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Billie Stuart Obituary

Billie Edward Stuart 1/14/1932 - 5/10/2011 A bright light dimmed for the final time in Tucson on May 10, 2011 when Billie E. Stuart passed on to his next destination. Billie was preceded by his loving wife, Wanda. Survived by his wife, Opal; his son, Wayne (Suk); daughters, Rhonda (Ed) and Karen; granddaughters, Billie Jo and Jennifer; grandson, Robert and six beautiful great-grandchildren. Billie was a decorated Korean War Veteran and retired from the U.S. Air Force after 23 years of selfless service. Billie was a past State Commander for The Department of Arizona VFW. Billie was a life member of VFW Post 549, The American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. Billie was a strong advocate for Veterans and Veterans' rights. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Daddy will be missed by all his family and friends. Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2011 at VFW Post 549, 8424 E. Old Spanish Trail. Arrangements by SCIENCE CARE.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 13, 2011.

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August 22, 2011

Rhonda, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I could not beleive this when I found out. Heaven needs to watch out now that our dads are together with their love of bourbon and poker. Betty Lovering and Teresa Araiza

May 13, 2011

Opal, our thought's and prayers go out to you and family. Billie was a breath of fresh air anytime we saw him. He was a great man and there was no better spokesman for veterans and thier right's. We are pretty sure he is lobbying God right now for a VFW post in heaven. God Bless Ron & Sharron Middleton.

Steeler Jeff

May 13, 2011

Rhonda and Ed: The world has lost another character. He was one of a kind,always new where you stood with him,
and what his opinion was.Take care.

Laurel & Mike Parvis

May 13, 2011

Rhonda, Ed & Family: "When Billie walked in a room there was always smiles and laughter" I pray that God will comfort you and your family and hold you close. We love you- Mike and Laurel

Brenda Griffin

May 13, 2011

Rhonda (and family), I know how hard this is for you. May you find the grace, love and peace you need in the days to come. So glad most of your family was with you. Know you are loved.

Brendee

May 13, 2011

Opal, the light is shinning brighter in heaven now that Billie is there. He i'm pretty sure of is sitting at a VFW canteen wearing that pony tail hat and drinking Bourbon...He is the reason there is a VFW, dedicated and a strong advocate to VETERANS, Opal, you are a very beautiful and loving angel who is loved by all!Smile when some one talks of Billie not weep, for he is in a pain free place!!!God bless you.

Past VFW Cmdr,
Scotty

Mike O'Daniels

May 13, 2011

I could always count on Billie's counsel and friendship and will miss his being there. Billie was a straight shooter and there was no question of where he stood on an issue. We are all better off for knowing him and my heartfelt wishes go out to Opal and his family.

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