He graduated from Mound City High School. Billy served his country during the Vietnam War in the United State Army. He was married to his wife, Julie. She preceded him in death. Also preceding him were: his parents, and two brothers; Terry and Ricky Brown.
He worked as a laborer in the construction industry and was a member of the Laborer's Union. Billy is survived by two sons; Brad and Billy Brown; two daughters; Bradi Barnes and Casi Ragland, and grandchildren: Trentin Treytin, Tiffany, Tayler, and Alycia; two sisters; Debby Lewis and Linda Hall and husband Dave who along with niece Kelley Harvey and nephew Chad Allen and his wife Tara have looked after and cared for Billy.
Funeral service will be held 11 am Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 am to service time. Contributions are suggested to the Blue Mound American Legion or to IRSF(International Rett Syndrome Foundation). Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
