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Larry Billings Obituary
Born: August 9, 1941 in Waterloo, IA
Died: January 23, 2025 in Sterrett, AL
Larry Dean Billings, 84, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in his home in Sterrett, Alabama.
Born on August 9, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa, Larry was the eldest of three children of Jenny Billings. He grew up in Chicago and graduated from Lane Tech High School and then attended the Illinois Institute of Technology studying design engineering. He then enlisted as a combat engineer in the U.S. Army and went to Germany. Following his military service, he began working as a design engineer at Victor Fluid Power in Franklin Park, Illinois.
In 1971, Larry met Gloria Glowacki, and together they built a beautiful 52-year-long love story. In 1973, they made their home in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, where they raised their son Todd and created a lifetime of great memories.
Golf was his passion. He enjoyed many days on the course with his son and grandson. In the 1980s, he began working part-time at Pinecrest Golf Course, where he fueled his passion. Around this same time, it seems Larry also discovered a dictionary-or so we thought-because his choice of words on the golf course were... colorful, to say the least. Some of those words might not even be in the dictionary.
Never one to sit idle, Larry became a certified member of the National Ski Patrol at Alpine Valley Resort in Wisconsin, dedicating over 20 years to ensuring the safety of fellow skiers during the winter months.
Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Jenny Billings. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gloria Jean Billings; his son, Vincent Todd Billings (Janelle); his cherished grandchildren, Rylee Walter Billings and Skylar Dian Billings; his brother, Edwin Lawrence Billings (Michelle); and his sister, Bonnie Vonderohe.
Larry's warmth, wisdom, and unwavering love for his family and friends will be deeply missed. His legacy of kindness, dedication, and passion for life will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
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for Larry Billings
Michael Billings
August 3, 2025
Uncle Larry & I played golf at his course at Pinecrest! He taught me how to generate more power with my swing. I will always remember that and wish we would have played more golf together. I will miss him greatly. RIP Uncle Larry.
Ioana
July 27, 2025
We are so sad to hear this. Thinking of you!
Ioana, John and Family
Barbara Mendelson
March 2, 2025
Just read your notice of Larry´s passing. It was warm and beautiful. My condolences to your family. The kids were so lucky to have him around for so long. Barb
Ron and Liz Berg
March 2, 2025
Our condolences to the whole family.
Mike Billings
March 1, 2025
Great Uncle! Wish we played more Golf together!! RIP. Save me a tee time too! :)
Bud Billings
February 28, 2025
We miss our beloved brother.
May heaven greet you and lead you to a million great golf courses. Save me a tee time.
Love and prayers,
Bud
Todd Billings
February 28, 2025
Some memories!
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