Bill was born in Youngstown, Ohio son of the late William G. and Margaret (Weaver) Billings. He graduated with honors for both his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Youngstown College and his Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Bill served in the United States Navy and was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Tanner. After serving in the Navy he began a 35 year career in solid state circuit research and development that included product design with Westinghouse Areospace. Bill received 22 patent awards for his inventions during that time primarily for the military, airline, and space industries. He held a P.E. license in electrical engineering and taught night school at Ohio Northern University. Bill enjoyed building gas model air planes, conversing on his ham radio under the call letters W8NAO and volunteering at WTGN Christian Radio Station. He moved to Florida in 1992 after retiring from Westinghouse.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth; children, Bill and Maggie Billings and Mardi (Dirk) Ellis; brother, sister, Sally (Bill) Reedy; 5 grandchildren: Jenae Ellis; Tyler, Torrie, Megan and Jamie Billings; and his adored dog Bonnie.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kenneth and Clyde "Bud" Billings.

Funeral service were held in Florida under the Direction of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home with a military burial at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Vitas Hospice or the Parkinson Foundation.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.volusiamemorialfunerals.com.

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Published by The Lima News from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2013.

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October 21, 2013

Mrs Billings, Maggie, Mardi, Bill and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It is hard to believe so many years have come and gone since our families were together. I have fond memories of playing as a child at your house in Shawnee Meadows. I know all to well that even when you know your loved one is safe in the Master's hand and that one day you will be reunited, it is still a very difficult journey to go on without their daily presence. I hope it helps in some small way to know that I care. Kim (Roebuck) Point, youngest daughter of the late Lamar and Sally Roebuck, Lima, Ohio.

Michael Reynolds

October 21, 2013

Elizabeth and family, I am sorry to here has passed away, but rejoice that he has eternal life. I use to volunteer with Bill at WTGN, and have been thinking a lot about the both of you lately. May God fill your void with His comfort and love. Mike and Sheila Reynolds. [email protected]

October 21, 2013

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS,AND SEND YOU PRAYERS, CHARLIE BILLINGS LECANTO,FL.

October 13, 2013

We will always have good memories of our times with Uncle Bill and Aunt Betty. I remember the first time I met them, they were living in Lima, Ohio and we stopped on a trip from CT to WI to visit my folks. What a remarkable, smart, Godly man! He will be missed very much by so many. Rest in peace Uncle Bill.
Mary and Lenny Van Driel (nephew)

October 13, 2013

My condolences to all the family.

Gerald (Corky) Greco (Pgh. Pa)

October 13, 2013

Farewell, Bill. Rest in peace.

Uncle Sid (Palm Springs, Fl and Pgh, Pa)

October 13, 2013

To my Uncle Bill, the dear sweet man that I remember and who sat with me and cried with me at my mother's memorial service. I will never forget that. To the man that made an impression on me for his humble ways. You will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.
Until we meet again,
Lovingly...your niece, Karen

Bill Billings age 83 February, 2013

Gerry & Herb Jesk

October 12, 2013

We will always remember Uncle Bill as a
loving husband to my Aunt and father to his children,and that included Bonnie too.He was a man of great faith and I know he is with the Lord right now and free of pain.
I remember one day not too many years ago when I received a copy of a letter I had sent to him many years ago when he was in the service and courting my Aunt.
Last February we had a lovely gathering
with Him, Aunt Betty, Uncle Sidney, Karen, Corky, Herbert and myself. We celebrated several ocassions that day one being their 60th Anniversary and I think we made him very happy that Day.
With Love, Gerry & Herbert

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