Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthJul 30, 1924, Caswell County, North Carolina [50916]
BurialBush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church, North Carolina Hwy 62, 101 Cherry Grove Rd, Jericho, Caswell County, North Carolina [50916]
FatherAllie Stephen COBB (1898-1985)
MotherJennie Lee PAGE (1904-1965)
Obituary Online notes for Clarence William BILLINGS
On March 24, 2017 Clarence W. Billings, 93, went to be with his Lord by surrounded by his family and friends. Daddy suffered from congestive heart failure.
He was born in Baywood, Virginia on May 5th,1923. After being medically discharged from the Army he moved to Burlington where he met his wife, Vertie Cobb Billings. They have been married for 72 years and 11 months.
Daddy was an avid fisherman and loved the Outerbanks of North Carolina. He helped establish and build Lakeview Community Church.
He was an honorary member of Lakeview Civitan Club and a charter member of Indian Valley Golf Course. Before retiring he was a general contractor and a member of Alamance County Homebuilders Association.
Daddy loved to work in woodshop and garden. His favorite pass time was sitting in his swing waving at his neighbors as they drove by. We will miss him greatly.
He leaves behind his wife, Vertie and their two daughters and son, four grandchildren, and two precious great granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Courtney and Susie Billings. His passing completes a circle as all ten of his siblings preceded him.
The funeral service will be held Monday, March 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Lakeview Community Church by Rev. Gerald Sanders with the burial to follow in Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. [50928]
He was born in Baywood, Virginia on May 5th,1923. After being medically discharged from the Army he moved to Burlington where he met his wife, Vertie Cobb Billings. They have been married for 72 years and 11 months.
Daddy was an avid fisherman and loved the Outerbanks of North Carolina. He helped establish and build Lakeview Community Church.
He was an honorary member of Lakeview Civitan Club and a charter member of Indian Valley Golf Course. Before retiring he was a general contractor and a member of Alamance County Homebuilders Association.
Daddy loved to work in woodshop and garden. His favorite pass time was sitting in his swing waving at his neighbors as they drove by. We will miss him greatly.
He leaves behind his wife, Vertie and their two daughters and son, four grandchildren, and two precious great granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Courtney and Susie Billings. His passing completes a circle as all ten of his siblings preceded him.
The funeral service will be held Monday, March 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Lakeview Community Church by Rev. Gerald Sanders with the burial to follow in Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. [50928]
Obituary Online notes for Vertie Mae (Spouse 1)
BURLINGTON – On June 27th, 2017 at the Hospice surrounded by her family Vertie Cobb Billings passed away after a seven year battle with cancer.
She will join her late husband of 72 years and 11 months, Clarence W. Billings who passed away March 24, 2017.
She was born July 30, 1924 in Caswell County but moved as a child to Alamance County with her parents Allie Cobb and Jennie Page Cobb who preceded her in death, along with her brother Willard Cobb.
Maw maw as her family called her leaves behind to cherish her memory three children; Patricia Councilman (Randy), Brenda Stutts (Lynn), Ricky Billings (Teresa); four grandchildren: Ritchie Councilman, Kelly Councilman, Juston Billings (Shannon), and Chad Billings (Brittany); two precious great-granddaughters: Kayli Ann and Brystol Grace Billings.
She also leaves a brother Elmo Cobb and sisters, Hazel Crouse and Faye Overman.
She was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. Maw maw was a feisty little woman with a never ending dedication to her family and friends. She always had time to listen to your troubles and would rejoice in your happiness or cry in your sorrows. She loved to work in her flowers and help Paw paw raise veggies to can and freeze. Maw maw would always tell us to be careful when we got ready to go. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 30th Lakeview Community Church by Rev. Gerald Sanders, Elder Ray King and Mr. Mike Sutton with the burial to follow in Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. [50916]
She will join her late husband of 72 years and 11 months, Clarence W. Billings who passed away March 24, 2017.
She was born July 30, 1924 in Caswell County but moved as a child to Alamance County with her parents Allie Cobb and Jennie Page Cobb who preceded her in death, along with her brother Willard Cobb.
Maw maw as her family called her leaves behind to cherish her memory three children; Patricia Councilman (Randy), Brenda Stutts (Lynn), Ricky Billings (Teresa); four grandchildren: Ritchie Councilman, Kelly Councilman, Juston Billings (Shannon), and Chad Billings (Brittany); two precious great-granddaughters: Kayli Ann and Brystol Grace Billings.
She also leaves a brother Elmo Cobb and sisters, Hazel Crouse and Faye Overman.
She was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. Maw maw was a feisty little woman with a never ending dedication to her family and friends. She always had time to listen to your troubles and would rejoice in your happiness or cry in your sorrows. She loved to work in her flowers and help Paw paw raise veggies to can and freeze. Maw maw would always tell us to be careful when we got ready to go. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 30th Lakeview Community Church by Rev. Gerald Sanders, Elder Ray King and Mr. Mike Sutton with the burial to follow in Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. [50916]