Billy June Warner

Billy Warner Obituary

NICHOLASVILLE - Billy June Warner, 82, widower of Barbara Peel Warner, of Sulphur Well Road, died Jan 10, 2010 after an extended illness. He was an Elder in the Nicholasville Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a life long farmer, a master carpenter, served as a member of the Jessamine County Board of Education, was the past president of the Jessamine Co. Farm Bureau, served on the board with Southern States, was active in the Jessamine Co. Beef Cattle Association, was a manager and umpire in the Jessamine Co. Little League and Babe Ruth organizations, played and coached for many years for the Nicholasville Christian Church softball team and was a KY Colonel . Mr. Warner was a recognized champion tobacco grower at the Kentucky State Fair for over 35 years. He was a native of Jessamine Co., son of the late Willie and Beulah Barker Warner. Survivors include two children, Brenda June Warner Staggs and her husband Sterling of Ft. Thomas and Bruce Warner and his wife Debbie of Nicholasville, grandchildren Dr. Lydia Ann Warner Staggs (Justin Stuber)-FL, Sarah Elizabeth Warner Staggs-Ft. Thomas, Scott and Curtis Warner-Nicholasville, two sisters, Palina (Richard) Hurst-Lex., Mary Ruth (Charles) Kottich-FL, a brother, Jimmy (Mary Beth) Warner-Nicholasville, a special sister in law and her husband who gave care to him everyday in his time of need, Margaret and Butch Fugate, a sister in law Dr. Nancy D. Peel, a brother in law, Joe (Jane) Peel, all of Nicholasville, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Services will be 1pm Thu at the Nicholasville Christian Church with Rev. Jeff Mandrell officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8pm Wed at Betts & West Funeral Home and from noon-1pm Thu at the church. Bearers will be Bruce, Scott and Curtis Warner, Sterling Staggs, Butch Fugate and Joe C. Peel. Honorary bearers will be Sarah Staggs, Lemon Lee, Bill Davis, Paul Hendrix, Doug Downing, Howard Downing, Lin McCuddy, Bill Curtsinger, Terry Lunsford and member of the Men's Bible Class at Nicholasville Christian Church. Donations are suggested to the Nicholasville Christian Church at 104 South Second St, Nicholasville, KY 40356 or Hospice of the Bluegrass at 109 Shannon Parkway, Nicholasville, KY 40356. www.bettsandwestfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jan. 12, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Billy Warner

4 Entries

January 13, 2010

People as fine as Billy June should live a hundred and 82 years. The world needs more like him. May the example of his good heart and great spirit carry on for even more generations. Mary Bailey McLachlin, Norman, OK.

Buddy Kurtz

January 13, 2010

Brenda and Bruce,

You and your family are in my prayers.

May God comfort you during this

difficult time.

January 12, 2010

Brenda, I regret never having enjoyed the privilege of meeting your father. Your face radiated love and a deep pride in being his daughter every time you mentioned him in conversation. Your life has honored his name and memory in a way few children can claim. May you experience great peace and comfort in knowing that your father was the best of all possible fathers and that you have been the best daughter of all possible daughters! God bless you, Sterling, and the girls. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Elgin Emmons

Nelson and Carrie Jane Foster

January 12, 2010

To All Of Billy June's Family Members:
We were sure sorry to hear of the passing of Billy June. He was such a nice person to have known on this earth. We will keep your families in our prayers. May God bless each and everyone of you.

I read this some place and thought that it would be appropriate in Memory of Billy June.

To my dearest family and friends, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to be with me.