Connie Phillip Billings, age 75, of Clarksville passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.
He retired from Rogers Group after 30 years and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Connie was laid back, content, and calm. He loved his home and was a great cook. Most days he could be found spending time with his family or watching old western movies in his favorite chair with his cats, Skeeter, Chester, and Rowdy. Connie was an avid gun and knife collector and could build and fix most anything.
He was born on December 7, 1945 in Sparta, TN to Virble and Velma Billings. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Pete & Hallie Billings and James "Jim" & Callie Looney; brothers, Garrie Pete Billings and Varion Turney Billings; and infant child, Garrie Phillip Billings.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Billie Austin Billings; children: Rickey (Jane) Mathis, Vickie (Paul) Cothern, and Connie Katina (Samuel) Sliger; brother, Jerry (Sandra) Billings; sister, Marsha (Donald) Martin; grandchildren, Layne (Kayla) Mathis, Samantha (Brandon) Moran, and Rachel Cothern and her fiancé Justin; uncle, Austin (Regina) Billings; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held Friday, January 22, 2021 at Sango Cemetery. Bro. Chris Camp will officiated.
Serving as pallbearers were Paul Cothern, Samuel Sliger, Darrell Peeler, Dale Looney, Mike Redmon, and Barry Martin.
Sykes Funeral Home, Clarksville, was in charge of the arrangements.
Smithville Review
(Smithville, Tenn.)
Jan. 27, 2021