Don Billings

27Sep
2021

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Obituaries

Don Billings died peacefully at his home near Flora on September 23, 2021, at the age of 77. Don is survived by his wife Linda, son Mark (wife Kendra) Billings of Lafayette, brother, Tom (wife Susan) of Greenfield, IN Grandchildren: Michael, Hannah (husband Will) Crider, Steven, Ellie, Olivia and Tyler. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Caroline, daughter, Brenda and great-granddaughter Hazel. Don was born on May 1, 1944, in Logansport, IN to John and Caroline Henderson Billings. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1962 and Purdue University in 1966 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. Don married Linda Forgey on December 19, 1970, and they spent over 50 years dedicated to each other. Don spent two years in the US Army serving his country as a Medic in Germany preparing military personnel to serve in the Vietnam War. After the Army, Don settled near Logansport, IN. He worked at Wilsons Packing Plant (now Tyson) and the Cass County Unemployment Office. In 1973, Don returned to his family farm in Carroll County where he lived the rest of his life. He took over the family farm and ran a successful grain and hog operation until retiring in the early 2000s. Don had several part time jobs during his retirement, never being one to sit idle. He delivered the Carroll County Comet to local newspaper machines, performed soybean field inspections and worked at Big R in Delphi. Don and Linda welcomed a daughter, Brenda, in 1973 and a son, Mark, in 1976. Don was a proud father, teaching them many skills of life and he is remembered as a dad who loved his children very much. He was an active member of Sharon Baptist Church (Hope Community Church) serving as Treasurer for over 30 years among other roles. Don served his community as a long-time member of the Carrollton Township Advisory Board. He loved playing cards, especially Euchre and Bridge. He enjoyed Purdue sports, being a long-time ticket holder for Purdue Men’s and Women’s basketball while also attending many football games, including bowl games. He loved history, especially US Presidential history, visiting many Presidential historical sites. He was skilled in many tasks including electrical work, plumbing and welding, using them around the farm, helping neighbors, friends and family when help was needed. Don will be remembered by all who knew him as a kind and gentle man who was a good husband, father, grandpa, friend and neighbor.

The Billings Family will receive friends Thursday, September 30, 2021, from 10:00 AM until his celebration of life service at 11:00 AM at Hope Community Church (formerly Sharon Baptist Church) 7012 E. 50 N. Flora, IN 46929. Pastor Michael Williams will officiate. Private burial will be at Maple Lawn Cemetery.
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John Hobson
September 28, 2021 11:28 am ·

Linda and family, I am so sorry this morning after reading of Don’s passing. He was one of my best friends at Purdue; we learned a lot studying together. We shared plenty of good times in those four years. Our most recent visit was at the retirement of one of our favorite profs. What a good time we had that afternoon even though many years since we had been together. Don was one of those guys you could always count on and it looks like that helpful spirit was a lifetime endeavor. Yes, a kind and gentle man who was a good friend. John Hobson AG ECON, 1966
Willis Alt
September 28, 2021 2:21 pm ·

Linda, This news shakes me right to the core. I fondly think of Don as my best friends at Purdue. Time and place has not changed that. As a freshmen we hit it off right away with similar backgrounds, farm kids, 4-H and apprehension about our upcoming college experience. We leaned on each other to make it through. In the summers we went water skiing many Sunday afternoons on Lake Shaffer. As the years went by we infrequently touched base with each other. It was like we always picked up right where we left off.

You and Don in your marriage have totally been committed to each other and to your family. That speaks volumes. As you move forward he will be your guardian angel.
Willis & Peggy Alt
'Mick' & Irma Cook
September 28, 2021 4:42 pm ·

Linda,
We are so sorry to see of Don’s passing. We always enjoyed visiting with you both.
Will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Mick & Irma
Marilyn Yoder
September 29, 2021 2:47 pm ·

Linda & Family,

I am so sorry about Don’s passing, especially so soon after losing Hazel. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your good family memories will help you through this very difficult time. May God bless you.