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Charles Billington Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sylvia Eileen, that he loved more than anyone in the world; two sons, Charles (Tammy) Billington Jr., Dallas (Carin) Billington and six grandchildren, Charles (Melissa) Billington III, Alexandra Billington, Kyle Billington, Novella Billington, Stefan Billington, Joshua Billington.
He graduated Garfield High School in 1945, and soon after married the love of his life, Sylvia Eileen. After they were married, Charles joined the army, and for most of the time was stationed in Germany, and served at the end of World War II. After returning home safely, Charles moved his new bride, Eileen, to Fort Worth Texas where he attended Baptist Bible Seminary receiving his Bachelors of Divinity. Charles continued his education at Akron University where he received a Bachelor's of Arts, and soon after he received his Master's Degree in Sociology from Kent State University. Dr. Charles had an intense passion for learning and received two separate Doctorate Degrees. He graduated from California Graduate School of Theology with a Doctorate in Theology, and then in 1963 he received a Doctorate of Divinity from Bob Jones University.
Being raised in a God Fearing Home, Dr. Charles had a great passion for Jesus Christ and spreading the Good News of Salvation all over the world. Dr. Charles could fly anything from a Lear jet to a Helicopter, and he used that gift, along with various others, to take the message of Christ to many nations and tribes. Dr. Charles Billington is best known for his time as Senior Pastor at the Akron Baptist Temple, along with his passion for missionary work all around the world. During, and even after his ministry at the Akron Baptist Temple, Dr. Charles performed over 500 weddings, conducted over 3,000 funerals, and preached countless sermons. He took leadership in starting 300 churches worldwide, as well as being one of the first pilot missionaries to fly a plane into the jungles of South America. He had no fear when it came to spreading the love of Christ.
His family and close friends knew him as the energizer bunny, nothing could stop him. He was always on the go, whether it was missionary work, preaching, teaching, visiting or counseling people in need. He went to school up into his 70's, enjoyed golfing, bowling, sailing, scuba diving, flying, reading, and his favorite: attending all his grandchildren's basketball games and school functions. He loved life, and lived every moment to its absolute fullest.
His life verse was Joshua 1:8-9. He is now home with his Heavenly Father, parents, family, friends, and thousands of people he lead to Jesus Christ.
Calling hours will be held at the Akron Baptist Temple, 2324 Manchester Rd., Akron, 44314 on Wednesday August 4, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral will follow at the Akron Baptist Temple on Thursday at 1 p.m., with services held by his son, Rev. Dallas R. Billington. Interment Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Dr. Charles F. Billington to the Akron Baptist Temple Missions Fund. Church map, directions and the Billington Family condolence book can be found online at www.bacherfuneralhome.com in memory of Dr. Charles F. Billington.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Billington
Mr. R. Albanese
May 3, 2024
Thank You Pastor Chuck For Your Faithfulness & Your Tremendous Impact To God´s Beautiful Kingdom & Your Faithful Love For Souls o
Love You! R. Albanese NYC-
Dr. Larry and Hazel Hess
July 27, 2019
I had the opportunity to serve with and under Dr. Charles Billington for over 21 years as the Minister of Music for both Dr. Charles and Dr. Dallas. Those were the best years of my 54 years of ministry. They were both great to work for and with. We never had a cross word or a misunderstanding. I cherish their memory and still pray for Chuck and Dallas and their families. Traveling with both of them to their ancestral home in Kentucky, flying alone with Dr. Charles, participating in thousands of funerals, are just some of my lifelong memories. God bless these special families.
Betty Pastoria
July 29, 2011
Dr. Charles was a devoted shepard to his flock and will never not be remembered as long as my family is still alive. Until we meet him in the air his memory will not be forgotten.
John & Bobbi Canterbury
August 30, 2010
To the Billington Family,
We want to offer our deepest condolences. May God comfort you in the days ahead. I worked at the church during the late 70's and one of the things I enjoyed the most was when Dr. Charles would have me go over to his mother's home and do yard work for her. She was always so kind to me. I remember those days like they were yesterday. I was saved under his teaching and baptized by him as well. God is good!!
My papa and Greatgrandpa Billington
Alexandra Billington
August 26, 2010
I have read these message. I can't thank you enough for all the love, stories, prayers, and time you spent to write. This means so much to my family and myself! Thank you! May we all find ways to share our love for Jesus like he taught & lived!
Much Love,
Alexandra Billington
Judy Zigler-Mervine
August 13, 2010
Dear Billington Family: I have wonderful memories of growing up at the Akron Baptist Temple. As a teenager, I took piano lessons from Estelle Ruth(played organ for the Civic Theater). I also wanted to learn to play the organ. My parents couldn't afford to buy an organ for me, so Rev. Charles said I could practice on the organ in the original sanctuary. He would always walk through, smile, and say hello. I was very grateful to him for allowing me to do this. As others have already said, your husband/father led so many to Christ and many he may not have known. I feel so lucky to have to grown up in the Temple with so many wonderful people and pastors. May God surround you with wonderful memories for years to come. Can you imagine the welcoming committee on the moment of his passing with his dad, Rev. Jim Moore, and Rev. Powell? Awesome! They in turn welcomed Rev. Paul Outland. What a grand reunion day!!!
Linda Clemons Surls
August 12, 2010
Thirty-two years ago this month, at the funeral of Dr. Dallas F. Billington, Dr. B.R. Lakin spoke these words, “There was a man sent from God whose name was Dallas.” The same could be said of Dr. Charles Billington. Each of these godly men impacted my life, for which I shall be eternally grateful. I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal savior on December 31, 1961, at a New Year’s Eve Service in which Dr. Lakin was preaching. Dr. Dallas Billington led me in the sinner’s prayer in the time between the two services, and Charles Billington baptized me in 1962.
I was an active member of the ABT until my family and I moved to Arizona in December 1973. I have so many precious memories of the Baptist Temple, of the godly teachers, Vacation Bible School, church camp, youth rallies, and the wonderful music provided each Sunday by the choir and excellent musicians and vocalists. I recall vividly how mission-minded Charles was, in church planting around the world. My life was indeed blessed by having attended the ABT.
As I read through the tributes to Dr. Charles, I thought of how many dear ones from the ABT were in Heaven ready to welcome him home. I am sure that he heard the words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter into my rest.” Praise God for the life that Charles led, for his dependence upon the Word of God.
Prayerfully,
August 12, 2010
To Billington Family,
It is sad to lose family and close friends but we can be happy for them knowing they are with the Lord and no longer suffering.
In Christ love and prayers, Ken and Imojean (Gillentine) Grapes
We have many pleasant memories of growing up in the church of all the Billington family. Whenever we are in Akron we try to atten church.
May God bless you Eileen and wrap his arms around and give you peace and comfort.
Dale Teille
August 10, 2010
Dear Billington Family and extended family of the A.B.T. It is with deep sense of sympathy but also a great deal of joy that I write this. It was indeed a great loss to all with the calling home of Dr. Charles to be with the Lord. The Billington name has always meant a lot to me and my family, even long after moving to Arizona in the 70's. I only wish that I had the opportunity to get to know Dr. Charles as much as my parents and grandparents did. But I did know that he would freely give of his time for people and go out of his way to show love for his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. He will greatly be missed by all he touched (both directly and indirectly). May god be with all of the Billington family as they celebrate the life of Dr. Charles, and with the city of Akron as they have lost a true son.
Betty Teille (Clemons)
August 9, 2010
Dear Eileen, Chuck, Dallas and family. Dr Charles was a very special person to our family. Dr Charles married Dell and I in 1967 and preached the funeral of my brother Charles Clemons in 1970. After we moved from Akron to Phoenix AZ in 1976, we always took the opportunity to come see Dr Charles when we were in town. He never forgot who we were and always had a bright smile, a handshake and a hand on the shoulder for us. We had the opportunity to see you both last year. I will always treasure the photo we took of Mom and Dad (Lillian and Oscar Clemons) with Eileen and Charles. Mom and Dad loved you both and treasured your friendship for those many years. I know that we will all miss him, but we have the promise that we will meet in Heaven again. May God keep you in His comfort and know that we love you all.
Darlene Dazey
August 9, 2010
Our love and prayers are with all of the Billington Family! What a wonderful Pastor who taught straight from the Bible! You were there for our family when our Dad passed away...THANK YOU! May God be with ALL of you! The Brickley Family and the Dazey Family.
Jason Lyons
August 8, 2010
Thank you Dr Charles
Bonnie Shackelford
August 7, 2010
Dear Billington Family,
My prayers are for you in this time of sadness. Dr Charles was certainly a faithful man of God, and he was my hero of the faith, so kind and caring to all of us. He had the funerals for my grandmother, mother, uncles, as well a young great-nephew. He was truly a man of God, and was instrumental in leading so many to salvation through Christ. Dr. Charles had such a compassionate heart for the mission field. His work on this earth is finished, and now he is rejoicing with Jesus, family and loved ones.
God Bless You
Doris Marzick
August 7, 2010
Dear Eileen,Charles, and Dallas and families:
I was saved at the age of 12,by Dr. Dallas F. my parents and I were all baptized the same time.
There have been so many memories and long time friends from the ABT, I remember my mom having the Billngton's
over for Sun. dinner .
I have lost several people in my family
Charles was there as soon as he was called.
I just cannot imagine the church without a Billington, they were all cut
from the Same mold. I miss them all.
particularly Charles, as we were close friends. You are in my prayers, and aon my mind constantly.
Love to all,
Doris Marzick ( Moore)
August 6, 2010
To the Billington family and the Akron Baptist Temple family
Our sincere sympathy to each of you during this time. We were members of the ABT for 36 years before retiring to Tennessee. While we lived in Akron, our lives revolved around the church and its activities, which we still miss. What a blessing Dr. Dallas and Dr. Charles were to us and the Akron community. Our prayers are that their legacy will continue.
Don and Jean Orr, Maumelle, Arkansas
Dianna Popa-Jicha
August 6, 2010
Dear Billington Family,
I am in awe of how Rev. Charles' life
affected so many outside Akron, OH. He was in the pulpit the night I went forward and asked the congregation to extend the "right hand of fellowship" when I accepted the Lord in 1969. And I remember his shiny shoes, too! Thank you for sharing him with us.
Mike Radebaugh
August 6, 2010
To the Billington Family
What a priviledge it was to work with Dr. Charles. My time with him will be cherished forever. His smile, his words of encouragement and instruction were always a blessing to me. He truly loved God, as was evident by his life. His Christ filled life, his passsion for the lost, his willingness to talk to anyone, no matter who they were, and his always having time to talk to the children, no matter how much of hurry he was in, he still took time to stop and talk to the children. I know my children remember this about him. His ability to expound on the scriptures, to be able to speak on a moments notice, if neccessary, were wonderful traits of this man of God. Yes, he will be greatly missed, but he will be greatly remembered. Revelation 14:13 "And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them." Only heaven will reveal the muiltitudes of people who were touched by the life of Dr. Charles F. Billington. May God give you peace and comfort during these hard times. Please know that our prayers are with you now and always.
The Radebaugh Family.
Tim & Vicki Hathaway
August 6, 2010
How I wish we could have been in Akron to express our appreciation and sympathies to the Billington family whom we love dearly. Dr. Billington was a kind man who loved his family and church family. He was my pastor for over 20 years. He invested in me in a way that few men of his stature would have, bringing me onto his ministry staff at age 24, a privilege for which I am eternally grateful. He showed a fatherly patience with me and my family, and along with Eileen has had a great impact on Vicki and me. Our oldest daughter took her first steps just outside Dr. Charles' office during a season we remember with great fondness. Dr. Charles has run with perseverance the race set before him, he has finished the course. He has fought the good fight. To God be the Glory!
Jan Walton
August 5, 2010
What a testimony Dr. Billington left for the ABT Family to emulate. His love for God and for God's Word found in the KING JAMES BIBLE were paramount to following and staying DOCTRINALLY sound. Thank you Dr. Billington. May ABT get back to the foundation you left behind.
JANET SPIKER
August 5, 2010
I'M GOING TO MISS DR. CHARLES VERY MUCH. WHAT A GREAT PERSON HE WAS AND THE GREATEST EXAMPLE EVER. I LISTENED TO HIS DAD AND HIM ON THE RADIO, AND I KNEW IT WAS THE CHURCH I WANTED TO BE A PART OF FOREVER. GOD BLESS ALL THE FAMILY. LOVE IN CHRIST. JANET SPIKER.
JOHN WARNICK
August 5, 2010
THANKS TO THE BILLINGTON FAMILY FOR EVERY THING, YOUR DAD MENT SO MUCH TO ME, WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH MAY THE LORD ALWAYS BLESS YOUR FAMIY
Penny Herman-Boyce
August 5, 2010
Dallas:
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Billington family at this difficult time.
The entire Billington family used to have Sunday brunch at the Rose Villa Restaurant in Portage Lakes where my mama worked for many years. I remember when my mama would arrive home from work after waiting on the Billington family telling all five (5) of her children what a beautiful, wonderful family that you had. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Brian and Madge Lovingood
August 5, 2010
A special thanks to the family for sharing your husband and father, as he poured much of his life into alot of us during our lives. As he sits with Jesus may you be comforted by the depth and impact of his ministry in all of us. I thank you for his impact in my life.
Jerry Townsend
August 5, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Billington's home going. My father, Andrew Townsend, of Atlanta, GA, and Dr. Dallas Billington were best of friends. They visited our home in Atlanta when Dr Dallas ran a revival at our church. I remember visiting ABT as a teenager. Our prayers are with you all.
Roy & Jodi Burdette
August 5, 2010
The Billington Family,
You are in our prayers. May our LORD hold you close.
Renee (Robinson) Keiser
August 5, 2010
As with so many others who have signed here, I grew up at ABT and am so grateful for the spiritual leadership of Dr. Billington. He impacted so many lives and lived out exactly what he preached. His was a life well lived, passionately for Christ. Praying for you in your time of loss and rejoicing in the thought of Dr. Billington face to face with his Savior.
August 4, 2010
Our prayers are with you Dallas, Carin and family. Your dad must've been an awesome father and grandfather, I know all will miss him greatly. I know he is walking streets of gold with Jesus! How happy he must be!! Love you guys, Lisa, Barry, Emily and LIndsey Paul, Naples, Florida
August 4, 2010
Dear Eileen, Charles, and Dallas, we are so sorry to hear of Dr. Billington's death. We have so many wonderful memories at ABT. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We pray that God's grace will be with you now.
Jack & Beverly Bourn - Uniontown, Ohio
Louwana Oliva
August 4, 2010
Dallas;
I wanted to add a message on behalf of my parents Betty and Frank Smoot. They wanted to let you know they are thinking of you in your time of loss, and how fondly they remember your father. All of our prayers are with you at this time.
vicki oldham
August 4, 2010
Dr Billington, he was a very simple, approachable man in a very complex world. He made a difference in my life, touched my life. He will not be forgotten.
JACK AND GLENDA TAYLOR
August 4, 2010
Eileen,Dallas,Chuck and families.Our Hearts were saddened at the news of Charles passing.Lots of memories keep flooding back.We raised our 4 children under the ministeries of the Billingtons. my husband was saved under Charles ministery and later on, drove a church bus and worked in the bus garage.He later became a minister himself.One thing in particular comes to mind.Years ago after a surgery Jack was recovering at home,and a knock came at our door and.when I opened the door I WAS GREETED BY CHARLES AND EILEEN.What a blessing that was and one that I will never forget. Thank you for that Eileen and may GOD BLESS YOU AND COMFORT YOU UNTIL YOU ARE TOGETHER AGAIN. OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS
Jack Ley
August 4, 2010
I played football with Charles at Garfield H.S. It Has been many years ago but he is a person I will remembe always.
Michael Snyder
August 4, 2010
Eileen, Chuck and Dallas. My prayers are with you at this time. It is so wonderful to have such great memories.The years at ABT were years to cherish. Thank-you for sharing Dr Charles with all of us. His example will continue to led us all.
August 4, 2010
Dear Billington Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Dr. Charles will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Fred & Elizabeth Pall (Jenna Baughmans grandparents)
Leslie (Leatherwood) Odom
August 4, 2010
Praying for you and yours.
Jim and Martha Knight
August 4, 2010
Eileen, Dallas, Chuck and families, You have our deepest sympathy and prayers in your loss of Dr. Charles. I (Jim) started Sunday School at Rimer School in 1944. Fifty years ago on August 27 Dr. Charles married us in the first church building on Manchester Road. We miss all the Billingtons at Akron Baptist Temple.
Joan CromleyReneau
August 4, 2010
Feeling so blessed to have had the opportunity to grow up at ABT and been under the leadership of such a caring Pastor and his precious wife.
Tim Grissom
August 4, 2010
Flooded with memories thinking of my years at ABT. So much to be thankful for. Praying for your family and rejoicing for Dr. Charles. May you know the peace, nearness, and grace of God . . . God is real!
ROB/PATTE SMITH
August 4, 2010
PASSING FROM OUR WORLD TO GODS WORLD IS A BLESSING THAT BELIEVERS OF CHRIST HAVE AND PRAY THAT ALL LIVE IN THE LIGHT OF GOD GOD BLESS DR BILLINGTON AND FAMILY
Kathy Oatley
August 4, 2010
I read the other day that it is not about impressing people but how you impact them. It is quite obvious that Dr. Charles has had a great impact on many lives. I hope that you can find comfort in knowing that your husband/father was a truly remarkable man. God Bless!
Coleen (Wilson) Diaz
August 4, 2010
I attended the ABT thanks to the invitation of the Haydu family. Really enjoyed going there as a kid. God bless you and your family and friends.
Jerry Burton
August 4, 2010
It is a privilege to count Dr. Charles as a friend. He preached for us on numerous occasions. His passion for Christ and the lost world were evident.
Paula Andrasko
August 4, 2010
Charles Billington was a bright light among us. His passing is a loss for us but a gain for the Kingdom. A man's integrity lives on after him in the lives of his children and his grandchildren. ABT was blessed to have been stewarded by the Billington family. Charles had to be especially proud of Dallas whose ministry at ABT touched many, many people. May your family find the peace that surpasses understanding knowing that Charles lives with Christ.
Love, joy and peace.
August 4, 2010
The Pastoria Family will miss Dr. Charles but we know we will see him again. Our prayers are with the family. Love to all, God Bless
Dick and Betty Pastoria
[email protected]
gloria and Len Farrington
August 4, 2010
Eilee,Charles,Dallas,
We are praying for comfort for all of you.
All the Billington,s were such a great influence on my life and my parents dearly loved you all,they too are in heaven as with my son Jason Thomas, and all those christian warriors such as Laken,Moody and many more what a day that was for them to greet Charles, I can just imagine.
The Lord will take care of you.
Gloria Farrington,(Blake-Brookover)and Len Farrington
Bonnita Riley
August 3, 2010
To the Family of Dr. Charles, I offer my great sympathy to your family. Dr. Charles was a great man who touched many lives. He will be missed. We know that one day we will see him again in Glory . It is hard not having him here with us. May the passing of time help to ease some of the loss. With love in Christ.
Cindy & Jim Detweiler
August 3, 2010
To The Billington Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am so thankful that I was brought to the Akron Baptist Temple as a young child by my grandmother and grew up under the preaching of Dr. Dallas and Dr. Charles. Dr. Charles married us and also performed the funeral of our two year old son Matthew. We are grateful for the legacy of the Billington preachers. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Andrea McKee, and Family
August 3, 2010
To the Billington Family,
We offer our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Dr. Charles was a great influence in my families life as I am the Granddaughter of Howard Eldridge and I spent many days following my grandfather and Dr. Charles around the buildings. He will be greatly missed by all. Thanks to Dr. Charles for the foundations he taught us through the word of God.
August 3, 2010
But our Loss is Heavens gain.I didn't have very many contacts with Dr. Billington, but, I appreciated his Frankness,as I am that way too.He seemed to have a heart for missions, 'cause I remember Dr. Dallas mentioning that his son, Charles was on yet another Missions trip, as he could fly himself there.I believe his pilots license was rated for multi-engine aircraft.It takes a great mind to accomplish that.I'm sure Dr. Charles & all those other great servants of God are having a great Re-union there in Heaven.
Selma (Lee) & Ken Anderson
August 3, 2010
My parents, Paul & Ethel Shelkofsky started at ABT at Rimer School. Ray, Beth and I went to Sunday School, Blackwood Singings, Church Camp. Charles married my husband Ken and me, he also conducted the funerals of my parents. ABT was a big part of our life, and my parent's lives. Our deepest sympathy to the Billington family.
Mary Shipley
August 3, 2010
I am of the Catholic Faith. I will pray
for the Reverand and his family
August 3, 2010
IT IS WITH DEEP SORROW THAT WE LEARNED OF DR.CHARLES PASSING,WE WERE 35 YR MEMBERS OF THE ABT WHILE RAISING OUR CHILDREN THERE...DALLAS, CHARLES, PAUL, HOWARD, DALLAS II.....WILL THERE EVER BE A GREATER GROUP OF PASTORS...IN THE LORD..THE THOMPSON FAMILY...KANAB UTAH
August 3, 2010
To the Billington Family:
I am so sorry for your loss, but I know you are comforted by the thought that Dr. Charles is in Heaven and rejoicing with the angels. My family and I have attended your services for many years. What a blessing they have been. So many memories came flooding back when I heard the sad news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Faye Bolen and Family
Michelle Snyder-Drummond
August 3, 2010
The Billington Family: You are in my prayers. It is truly said of Dr Charles Billington " WELL DONE THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT." I was raised @ ABT and have sat under his ministry after his father passed on. Then when Dallas taught the Partners in Christ class I sat under his ministry also. He is home now and has left a legacy to carry on. Many prayers go out to you and your family. Love in Christ
Laura Moore
August 3, 2010
I'm so sorry for your lost. I grew up at ABT. You are in my prayers.
Richard May
August 3, 2010
Charles, Thank you for everything you have done for me and my family. God bless you and rest in peace.
My Final Prayer
Father… as I drift away and peacefully depart
This restless soul and painful shell that held my aching heart
Fulfill me with Your glory and love beyond this earth
And bid that I come join You and share in Heaven’s worth
Embarking on this journey that once I feared to face
I realize that death is but a step toward Your embrace
And mercy and forgiveness await me at Your throne
Forgive me, please, my earthly sins as I now stand alone
I humbly ask You for one thing… a simple final prayer
Attend to those I left behind… give them Your loving care
Let not their tears be for my soul, for I am in Your grace
But let them know that I am first to know Your smiling face
No pain or sorrow will I know while I am at Your side
All suffering is left behind… You will not be denied
Grant them a life of hope and love to happily prepare
To meet with me again someday… this is my final prayer
Kelli Hill
August 3, 2010
Dear Billington Family,
My prayers are with your family during this time of loss. Dr. Charles was truly a humble servant and gift from God. Anchored in the word, his gentle manners evoked a certain stillness and peace and through his dedication and support a devoted congregation of believers emerged and grew at the Akron Baptist Temple. My memories and relationships with the ABT family are rich beyond measure and the works of Dr. Charles will remain indefinitely in the many lives he touched.
James& Lois Harris
August 3, 2010
THe Billington Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you may your memories bring you comfort.
Although we hane been living in WV for a number of years, we still have our membership at the Akron Baptist Temple...It is still home.
James And Lois Harris
JEFF METZ
August 3, 2010
Thank you for the wonderful service that you have provided the Akron Community for decades. Now you can join your Dad and Jesus in heaven. God Bless The Billington Family Jeff Metz Akron, OH
SUSAN SCOTT
August 3, 2010
DALLAS AND FAMILY, I GREW UP WITH YOU AND THE ABT, YOUR DAD WILL BE MISSED, HE IS HOME NOW AND SAFE, I WILL REMEMBER HIM ALWAYS. SUSAN (KIMINECZ)SCOTT. AND THIS IS FOR MY MOM AND DAD. ALSO. JOHN AND JOAN KIMINECZ. THEY ARE HOME NOW TOO.
Linda K. Mayle
August 3, 2010
My condolences go out to ALL the family members. He will be missed by all. It is Ironic...I am 46 years old and I still have the LP album from Dr. Billington from when i was a child and attended the Akron Baptist Temple. I believe they gave them free at one point.
Cathy (Sabo) Venables
August 3, 2010
Dear Billington Family....we are sending our deepest sympathies to you. In one way or another, our families have been intertwined for over 50 years. We celebrated our salvation & baptisms, weddings, births of our children & grandchildren, and funerals.
I loved Dr Charles & respected his wealth of knowledge & his love for the mission field. He will be remembered for his honesty, knowledge, down-to-earth love for his Church & Church family and deep love for his family.
Much love & many hugs!
Kim Phillips Price
August 3, 2010
Dallas I want to tell you how sorry I am to hear of your fathers passing. I am Chris Garkovich's cousin, and she always had such warm words about your family. You reached out to my aunt and uncle in there time of sorrow, and you have so many reaching out to you. God bless your family through this trying time.....
Jim & Joan Freeman
August 3, 2010
Eileen, Chuck&Tammy, Dallas&Carin,There are no words that seem like enough when God takes our loved one home we know that they are happy and wouldn't come back but what a emtiness it leaves for us we just trust that the Lord will fill in that void that only God can do. W hat a homecoming he has had. I pray that God will fill you up with that peace that only our God has until we all meet again. May god be with you all and be with all of those precious Grandchildren too there will be a void there that only Papa could fill now God will have to do it God bless you all.
Danny & Sheila (Williamson) Edmunds
August 3, 2010
To the Billington family, our prayers are with you! Dr. Charles baptized me about 43 yrs ago. He was a gentle man. My grandmother always said he had a clean scrubbed look. He will be missed by many! May God comfort each of you during this time of sorrow and rejoice knowing he's finally home!
Rachelle Raybuck
August 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I started attending the Akron Baptist Temple at age 3, up through the high school & college age classes, and remember many Easter and Good Friday services sitting in the auditorium listening to Dr. Charles deliver the sermon, then later in the summer I would attend Vacation Bible school and be the one from my age level that he presented the stature to for learning the most verses
Tammy and Ernie Johnson
August 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. But the joy of knowing he is in Heaven with Jesus and so many of our loved ones makes is so much easier.
Rosemary Dremak
August 2, 2010
My heart goes out to the Billington family and friends. I am so sorry that Charles' life ended as it did but I believe that was "quiet time" between him and God. I accepted Christ as my savior at the Baptist Temple while Charles' father Dallas was Pastor. Charles and my late husband were classmates at Garfield High. Charles led our marriage vows and then officiated at the funeral of my late husband...Michael Dremak, retired Chief of Police/Tallmadge. Both these men went on to serve people and now both men are in the presence of their Lord, free of their trials here on earth.
August 2, 2010
"What a day, glorious day that will be",
I can hear that old song now.
The Akron Baptist Temple is as much my heritage, as my blood relatives and ancestors. I was there for thiry years of my life,I sat under Dr. Dallas's preaching, and then Dr. Charles. He married my husband and I in 1967. The older I get, the more I praise God for for my heritage at the ABT, for how it has guided my life, and praise God for His plan to send my parents to Akron from rural Ky. I can still hear Dr. Dallas's words from the pulpit, and. Dr. Charle's voice preaching the True Gospel. My son was saved under his voice, and was baptized under his hands at 10 years old,in 1977, and is carrying on our Christian heritage with his family. The tears are streaming as I write this,thinking back on all those years,the Sunday School Teachers. the Preaching, the revivals, The Blackwwod Brothers singings, the trips to the old Church Park, It was life saving. My life, and the life of my family, parents,relatives, children, would never have been what they were and are now, had it not been for the ABT,Dr.Dallas and Dr. Charles,Preaching and teaching the full TRUTH-- That never be taken from us. That is what we stand on---The Truth, we know the truth, but we also know when the truth is not being presented, and we know to turn our backs on deciet-this is what sets us apart from the world.
As Dr.Dallas favorite song was "Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All" And They are all having a Glorious Day. To dear Eileen, Sons, and family, our hearts,love, and prayers, are with you.
Mrs. Paulette Page Faile
Sally (Patton) Spears
August 2, 2010
I spent the most formative years of my life in the pews at Akron Baptist Temple listening to Dr. Charles. I am grateful for his faithfulness in all things. I imagine that the reunion with the many that have gone on ahead is still going on in heaven. I remember Dr. Charles choking up when he talked about getting to heaven. God bless you, Billington family, for sharing him so generously with us.
Don and Darlene Frost
August 2, 2010
Dr. Charles Billington was such a great man! What made him so great was not what he did or accomplished but what he allowed GOD to accomplish through him. We are at our greatest when we are most submissive! We will miss him dearly. Eileen, Chuck, Dallas and Carin - our sincerest condolences and most heartfelt prayers go out to all of you.
Bacher Funeral Home
August 3, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
August 2, 2010
Dear Eileen and family,
Was so sorry to hear about Charles. I know this is a huge loss to your family and friends. I wish I had had the opportunity to know you all on a more personal level through the years. I will never forget receiving my salvation at the Akron Baptist Temple and the beautiful baptism ceremony when I was a young teen. Thank you for taking time for us on short notice when we were in town. Until we meet again . . .
Love and prayers to all,
Lois and Preston Stewart
Rancho Cordova, CA
Penny French
August 2, 2010
Dear Eileen, Chuck, Dallas and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Dr.Charles. I used to work at church everyday he passed in the hall walking 2miles a min.But he would always say hi Penny.how you doing he will be missed.our loss heavens gain.My thoughts and prayers are woth you.Take care.from Penny French
Ray Lautenschlager
August 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Eileen, Chuck and Dallas as well as their families at this time. Charles is at home with God now and we will all see him again.
Rarely a day went by that conversation he and I had thru the years did not come back to me as well as all the time that Dallas and Chuck and I spent together. I don't know if I will ever be able to express to any one the influence that Charles had on my own life.
I thank God ever day for the blessing of having know the entire family.
Carla & Lenny Johnson
August 2, 2010
Dallas and Carin, Dr. Charles was a true friend to me as are you. Carla and I were married 39 years ago this month by Dr. Charles and he will always be in our hearts as will you. Take care my friend.
Jim Chester
August 2, 2010
Dr. Charles, My Pastor,My Teacher. My Friend
Laurie Shively (Stevenson)
August 2, 2010
Many memories Of Dr.Charles...many sunday mornings when I was a little girl he would sit in his office and chat with me.He always made me feel special. God Bless your family.
Doug Fanoni
August 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Billington family...What a great man of God
Bill & Dorothy Friend
August 2, 2010
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Eileen and to your family, thank you for being a light to our entire family and community. Our prayers are with you and your family, William and Dorothy Friend
Linda Nelson-Hermeneanu
August 2, 2010
Dr. Charles will be missed. I was saddened by the news, however, joyous to know he is with his Father, family and friends. All my childhood and young adult memories were at ABT and Dr. Charles' preaching. Much love and prayers.
laura warholic
August 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Dr. Charles was a huge blessing to so very many people! God bless you, Laura Warholic
August 2, 2010
Charles was a good friend to my husband and me. I remember that Charles, Paul Outland and I took our Texas driver's test the same day. I passed and they both had to take it over. I loved that. We were all in the Baptist Bible Seminary at the same time. I know he will be missed by all those who knew him. We loved him and Eileen, although we didn't get to see them very often. We had our ministry in Dover, OH and they had theirs in Akron. I'm sure that he and my Bill are having a good time together right now. My love and prayers are for the family left behind. Glenda Erbse Estes (Mrs. William Estes)
Darlene Mason
August 2, 2010
JUST WANTED TO SAY HE WAS ONE GREAT PASTOR AND WE MISS THOSE WONDERFUL DAYS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY , LOVE THE DAVIDSONS , CONNIE , RD , RAY, AND DARLENE AND FELICIA
August 2, 2010
Wanted to extend our sympathy to the family. Dr. Dallas and our father go way back to the beginning of the church and I have the Bible that Dr. Dallas gave our father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Eloise Haller Carr(Mogadore, Ohio ) and Suzanne Haller Kiltau ( North Palm Beach, Florida)
Linda Crawford Hahn
August 2, 2010
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
At a time like this, we are at a loss for words to express our condolence to someone who has lost a loved one.
How to say it to bring comfort?
How to say that we care?
How to say that we understand?
Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache:
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends. May God keep you all safe and from harm in His loving arms until you meet and see Charles again....He will be waiting at the gate.... take care..... Linda Crawford Hahn
James & Debra Koger
August 2, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
CLARENCE & GAYLE BROWN
August 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 2, 2010
We are grateful for Dr. Charles and his grace, compassion, community, and hope. God bless his family and friends.
Ken and Julie Callahan
Norma McCauley
August 2, 2010
I attended the ABT from the time I was born in 1944. So many wonderful memories flood my soul today. I remember Chuck and Dallas as babies. God bless all of you. What a family legacy you have.
Shirley Walsh
August 2, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janet Grafton
August 2, 2010
I grew up in Warren, OH under the great admiration and respect that my late father, Rev. Robert Harrah, felt for Dr. Charles, who was his colleague and friend. My husband and I joined A.B.T. in 1983. All 3 of our children were saved and baptized there. We are grateful to God for his life and testimony,and are praying for all of you.
August 2, 2010
Eileen, Chuck, Tammy, Dallas, Carin and All the Grandchildren,
When I think of Dr. Charles, one word keeps coming to mind- faithful! He was faithful to you all, faithful to our church family, and most importantly, faithful to his God. Dr. Charles is a part of my Christian heritage and for that I am most grateful. What a reunion he surely is having with his parents. I can only imagine...
Thanks for sharing him with thousands.
Linda Hess Plum
Vicki Tavanello
August 2, 2010
I was raised in the Akron Baptist Temple along with my sister and brother. We loved Dallas and Charles Billington. Charles was there for my sister's funeral, my brother-inlaw, and my father. He renewed my mother and father's vows after 61 years of marriage. My father sadly died the next day and he was there at the hospital with the whole family to share our grief and pray with us.
My prayers go out to the family but I can only imagine the rejoicing in Heaven!
The Getz Family
Vicki (Getz) Tavanello
greg and becky rockich
August 2, 2010
we will be praying for you in your time of mourning. greg recently lost his dear mother and knows the pain you're feeling right now. we also know the joy of knowing that your loved one has finally gotten to meet his beloved Jesus face to face. oh, the incredible sights he is seeing right now!
i haven't heard anyone mention dr. charles' beautiful singing voice yet. whenever i hear "pass me not o gentle Savior" i always remember his beautiful voice.
dear family, thank you for sharing dr. charles with us for so many years. he has meant so much to so many.
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