Paul Billips

Paul E. Billips Kouts/Lake Station Paul E. Billips, age 68 of Kouts, formerly of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2004 at his home. He was born January 19, 1936 in Jenkin Jones, West Virginia, the sone of Azel and Opal (Duncan) Billips. He had been a tool and die maker retiring from the Budd Company in Gary with over 30 years of service and was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. On June 12, 1971 in Kouts, he married Irene Eichelberger who survives of Kouts along with children: Beverly (Steve) Yoho of Fort Wayne, Darlene (Robert) Heimerl of Wisconsin; two step children: Gary (Dorothy) Sutter of Ohio and Diane (Dennis) Martin of Kouts; one brother, Robert Billips of Virginia; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Eugene Billips. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kosanke Funeral Home, Kouts, with Pastor William Beck officiating. Cremation to follow. Visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home before the service. Memorials may be made according to the wishes of the family. Angelcrestinc.com.