"I remember Billy from high school, he always had a Great smile and made everyone laugh! He had a big heart for everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tanya, boys and family God Bless!"
In loving memory of
Billy Jon Philpott
January 23, 2012
Billy Jon Philpott, age 48, of LaGrange, MO, and formerly of Quincy, died January 23, 2012, at 1:01 p.m. in the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, MO, after a brief but courageous battle with melanoma.
Billy was born August 31, 1963 in Quincy, Illinois, the sixth son of Glenn and Elma McFarland Philpott. He married Tanya McMillen on March 29, 2011 in Monticello, MO. She survives.
Bill was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School and the John Woods Technical School for Heating and A/C. He was a long time employee of Gem City Pizzeria, and as such, this "gentle giant with a flair for butchering the English language" made numerous friends throughout the Quincy area.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: three sons: Kegan Randall and Jayce and Bo Philpott, all of LaGrange, MO; four brothers: Glenn "Butch" (Dee Ann) Philpott of Lebanon, IL; Dan (Joan) Philpott of Bunceton, MO; Mark (Lynne) Philpott of Seattle, WA; and Mike (Nancy) Philpott of Stillwater, OK. In addition, he is survived by many aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins, including two special aunts: Lois McFarland of Lewistown, MO; and Dorita (Pat) LaLond of Payson, IL; special friends and Godparents to his sons, Tony and Teri McEwen; and his in-laws, Dennis and Susan McMillen.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant brother, Curtis.
Services: 10:00 am Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Dougherty officiating.
Burial: Quincy Memorial Park
Visitation: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday January 27, 2012 and 9:00-10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Hansen-spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: Children's Education Fund
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.