Billy H. Monroe

1933 - 2010

Billy H Monroe 1933 - 2010 Bill was born to Jess and Virgie Monroe in Bakersfield, CA January 18, 1933 and passed, with family at his side, on October 14, 2010. He grew up and was educated locally and joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1950. While serving in England he witnessed the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Bill also served in numerous stateside installations. Discharged in 1953, he returned to Bakersfield and, through a mutual friend, met the love of his life, Joyce Savage. They married in Las Vegas in 1954 and were married for 56 years. He always looked at her with total adoration. Bill worked for Kern Rock Company for 12 years and retired from the Southern California Gas Company in 1993 where he had worked for 20 years. Bill and Joyce enjoyed travelling and took every opportunity to do so. The St. Louis Cardinals lost their most avid fan in his passing. Bill is preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; brother, Jess 'Dick' Monroe Jr.; sister, Geri Burdick; his son and daughter-in-law, Joey and Dawn Monroe; his daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Herbert Jackson; numerous grandchildren and a multitude of great-grandchildren. A special 'Thank you' to Odyssey Hospice for their kindness, patience, comfort and understanding. We will always remember in our hearts Nurse Theresa Aguilar for the professional and personal dignity and the respect she showed Bill. Graveside services will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park on Wednesday, October 20th, at 12:00 p.m. A private family visitation will take place Tuesday, October 19th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Mortuary. www.bakersfield.com/obits