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Kenneth Billings Obituary
Kenneth R. Billings VIRGINIA BEACH - Kenneth Raymond "Ken" Billings, 47, passed away Aug. 11, 2008, in his home. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer and was employed with B.A.E. Systems as a field engineer. While in the Navy, he served on numerous ships and at the White House. He was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Brooke M. Billings; mother, Edith Hall of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Hannah M. Billings and Aubrey K. Billings; son, Kyle E. Billings, all of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Meshell Billings of West Virginia and Jackie Mitchell of Virginia; and a brother, Herbert M. Billings of West Virginia. A funeral will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in St. Andrew's United Methodist Church with Pastor James C. Ullian officiating. Burial will be in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation at www.epilepsyfoundation.org. Condolences may be made to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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Verna Rivera
September 12, 2008
My sincerest condolences. I was stationed with Ken Billings onboard the USS Kearsarge. He was truly a great person and leader!
Tina Tipton
August 15, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss, I just heard this afternoon. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth Mangino
August 13, 2008
It was such a shock to hear about Ken's sudden passing. Ken and I served together onboard USS Kearsarge and he was always there to lend a hand. Your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers
Sam Ford
August 13, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. I served with Ken during his WHCA years and participated in his Chief's initiation. Ken and I traveled on many presidential trips together and always had a great time together. Ken will be greatly missed by all of us that served with him.
Suzanne Olson
August 12, 2008
Teresa, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a tragic shock. If I or my family can do anything for you please let me know. Our thoughts are with you, Kyle and the girls. If Kyle needs a break and you would like some quiet time in the future please feel free to let him come and spend some time with Michael.
Malcolm Budge
August 12, 2008
I am extremely sad to hear about this. Ken was my favorite chief that I ever served under, and I always enjoyed any and all conversations with him. The Billings family is definately in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenny Rankin
August 12, 2008
There are no words. You are all in our prayers. Mick and Jenny Rankin
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