Roy M. Billings

© Enid News and Eagle

04-05-2015

Submitted by: Glenn

© Enid News and Eagle

Celebration of Life service for Roy M. Billings, 87, will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at Central Christian Church, 1111 West Broadway, Enid, OK 73703. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The United States Naval Honor Guard will provide military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

Roy passed away peacefully at Mantey Heights Rehabilitation and Care Center in Grand Junction, Colo., on Sunday, March 29, 2015.

Roy was born Aug. 15, 1927, in Enid, Okla., to Ella and Dwight Billings.

He graduated from Enid High School, and after graduation, enlisted into the Navy. After joining the Navy, Roy took a course in electrical engineering at Electrical Mate School in Gulfport, Miss. He was stationed in China and was in the service for two years, receiving his discharge in 1946.

Returning home, he met the love of his life, Juanita “Nita” Billings. They were married June 15, 1947.

Roy and Nita had three daughters, Kathy, Dianne and Susan.

Roy worked with his father and brother, Don at Billings Electric Co, for many years, and then became vice president of Davis Abstract.

While living in Enid, Roy was a member and long-time treasurer of the American Business Club and a member of Central Christian Church. He was active in the church and community, and was loved by all!

Roy and Nita hosted pilots from all over the world, training at Vance Air Force Base for many years, and remained in touch with many of them long after they left Enid.

In 2003, Roy and Nita moved to Grand Junction, Colo. While in Grand Junction, Roy continued to help others, serving as a citizen volunteer with the Grand Junction Police Department, where in 2009, he received the department’s “Volunteer of the Year Award.” He was also a member of Kairos, a prison ministry organization.

Above all, Roy enjoyed his family, grandchildren and friends. He enjoyed laughing, teasing, playing cards with Nita, being involved in the church, and helping others. Roy always had a hug and a smile for everyone!

Roy is survived by two daughters, Kate Nielsen and husband Rob of Carlsbad, Calif., and Sue Edson and husband Dennis of Grand Junction, Colo. He adored his six grandchildren, who brought him great love and joy; Jason Beechwood of Seattle, Wash., Lindsey Beechwood of Fort Collins, Colo., Brittany Grice of Redondo Beach, Calif., Nikki Winsett and husband Rob of San Antonio, Texas, Devon Adams of Carlsbad, Calif., and Conner Adams of Asheville, N.C.

Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Nita; daughter, Dianne Billings Grice; his parents, and his brother, Don.

Contributions in his memory can be made to Central Christian Church in Enid, Okla., or the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org, with Ladusau-Evans serving as custodian of the funds.

Condolences may be sent and the service viewed at www.ladusauevans.com.

(Submitted by family)

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