Wayne E. Billingsley

Wayne Edward Billingsley, 85, of Crossville, TN, formerly of Mason City, IL passed away at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1939 in Camden, IL to Clarence and Gladys (Morris) Billingsley. On October 24, 1981 in Mason City he married Twila Lee (Harris) Billingsley. Wayne is survived by his wife Twila, 4 children: Matthew Wayne Billingsley of South Carolina, Rhonda Lorraine (Kevin) Edgerton of North Carolina, Sherman Todd (Susie) Billingsley of Illinois, Lisa Renee (Richard) Barlow of North Carolina, sister Betty Etter, 15 grandchildren (2 deceased), 8 great-grandchildren (1 deceased), 2 stepchildren: Gerald Edward Griffin and Dana Jo Lesser both deceased, and preceded in death by 7 brothers and 3 sisters. He was raised in the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rushville. He was a 1957 graduate of Rushville High School. After high school, he started his career at CIPS in 1965. During his long tenure at CIPS, he started as a tree trimmer, moved to meter reader, transitioned to lineman, and ended his CIPS career on September 1, 2001, when he retired in a supervisory role. He never missed the opportunity to attend the Billingsley Family Annual Reunion in Rushville, IL each August. He also never missed the opportunity to watch a Chicago Cubs baseball game. Wayne served as a volunteer fireman for the Mason City, IL fire department, member of the Jaycees Club of Mason City, and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. While Wayne did not serve in the military, he often spoke of how proud he was that all of his brothers served in WW1, WW2, Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. Wayne was a proud member of the Democratic Party. He took great pride in the fact that he never missed the privilege to vote. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL, Reverend Chuck J. Goodman to officiate. Visitation will be held the same day 2 hours prior to the service from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM, luncheon immediately following. Burial will follow the luncheon at the Easton Cemetery in Easton, IL. Memorial contributions can be made to: the Mason City Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences can be left at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is assisting the family with arrangements.

Wayne E. Billingsley

August 6, 1939 - February 17, 2025

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