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Billy Danks Obituary
Evansville, Indiana
Billy G. Danks, Jr., 53, of Evansville passed away Thursday August 18, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center.
He attended Bosse High School and served in the US Army. Billy graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and was a Social Worker for Community Action Program for many years. Billy was a huge Notre Dame Football fan and enjoyed watching IU basketball and Kansas City Chiefs football.
He is preceded in death by his father Bill G. Danks, Sr. and sister Debbie.
Billy is survived by his life partner Ruth Ritchie; mother Janice Cecil of West Palm Beach, FL; sons Billy Danks III of Evansville, IN, Weston Danks of Knoxville, IN, Taylor Danks and Landon Ritchie both of Evansville, IN; step children Courtney Cameron and Robert Haire of Evansville, IN; sisters Janet Danks of Evansville, IN, Laura Danks of Louisville, KY and Ginger Mosley of Newburgh, IN; brothers Bret Danks of Perrysburg, OH, David Danks of Edwardsville, IL; James Cecil of Evansville, IN; 4 step grandchildren; nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be from 2:00 - 6:00 pm Saturday August 20, 2011 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.
Funeral services will be at 6:00 pm Saturday August 20, 2011 at the funeral home with Rev. Roger Conrad officiating.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Cypress Grove for their kind and compassionate care.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 6301 Old Boonville Hwy, Suite B, Evansville, IN 47715.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com
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Love your Sis
August 31, 2011
Ruthie,I know you feel lost right now and you have to take time to grieve. You took such good care of Billy; not just in his 3 years of dying but also in the 19 years of living. I know if he could tell you anything he would say "Ruthie, its gone in the wind, cry a little, laugh a lot and thank you for being my loving wife". Call me night or day.
Donna Gann
August 29, 2011
Jan, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know until you told me. My prayers are with you. At least, he is in no pain now. I love ya Jan!
Linda Winchell
August 28, 2011
Billy's long journey is over...but he had a loving companion the whole way....his sister Jan cared for him every day with compassion, humor, determination, and an undying devotion not often seen.
August 22, 2011
I will miss our lunch time talks, and the way you made me laugh with your stupid silliness
R.I.P Billy
Tracy
Nicole Pollard
August 21, 2011
My heart goes out to your family. Billy was a wonderful man. I enjoyed many a good laugh and conversation with him. May he find peace and may you find comfort. It was a privilege to be a part of his life. God Bless - Sincerely, Nicole Pollard, COTA (Cypress Grove Rehabilitation)
Rhonda Wirthwein
August 20, 2011
My deepest condolences to your family. It was a pleasure to care for Billy, he was one of a kind and I will miss him, but I take comfort in knowing he is at peace and in no more pain. Thank you for letting me be a part of his life.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Wirthwein LPN
Tammy Grubb
August 20, 2011
Ruth I am so sorry to hear about Billy. I pray for you and his Family,. If there is anything I can do Please let me know
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