- Date Of Birth: May 25, 1939
- Date Of Death: August 16, 2018
- State: Illinois
Billy Ray Etheridge, 79, of Sandoval passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at SSM Health Saint Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. Billy was born May 25, 1939, in Centralia, the son of Wayne Etheridge and Elsie (Benifiel) Etheridge.
He married Sandy Lowrance in November of 1958. He later married Carol Hasburgh on September 13, 2006.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Randy Etheridge and wife Robbyin of Centralia; five grandchildren: Brannon Etheridge and wife Sandra of Centralia, Ty Etheridge of Centralia, Chelsey Davis and husband Ben of Centralia, Travis Etheridge and wife Anica of Centralia, and Haylin Etheridge of Tennessee; eight great-grandchildren all of Centralia: Blake Tomes, Coralynn Etheridge, Brianna Massaro, Braxton Davis, Bryler Etheridge, Holden Etheridge, Henry Etheridge, and Evelyn Etheridge; two stepchildren: Michael Reddy of New York City and Richard Reddy and wife Carrie of Florida; three step-grandchildren: Richard Reddy Jr., Jessica Reddy, Jordan Reddy all of Florida; five step-great-grandchildren: Emma, Makenzie, Jacob, Dustin, and Levi all of Florida; two sisters: Sandra Davis and Donna Lowery and husband Mike all of Centralia; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son Blake Etheridge. Billy worked as an artist and painter his whole life. He enjoyed playing golf and going Thursday nights to the chicken dinners at the Moose. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends.
