Bradford Young Billings

Friday, September 8, 2017
Mr. Bradford Young Billings

Mr. Bradford Young Billings, age 54, died at the Blytheville Hospital on September 6 after a brief illness.

Brad was preceded in death by his brother, B. Welby Alexander Billings and is survived by his parents, Karen Young Billings and Paul Barrett Billings; his brother, Paul Barrett (Lee) Billings Jr.; sister in law, Laura Beth Calvert; nephews and nieces, Paul Barrett (Stephanie) Billings III, Lane Torrence Billings, Sarah Caroline Billings and Benjamin Lawrence Billings; as well as great nieces, Emma and Ainsley Billings; a host of friends; and his close companion Melinda Gonzalez.

Brad attended the University of Arkansas where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. To say he was an avid Razorback fan would be an understatement. If they were playing, he was watching. Brad had the gift of friend making and friend keeping and devoted lots of time to keeping up with family and friends, never missing a birthday, special occasion, or opportune moment to remind his loved ones he was thinking about them. His gifts of compassion and empathy allowed him to help and encourage people in need.

A celebration of Brad’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the First Christian Church in Osceola. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. before the service. Memorials may be made to: The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation 119 W. Central Avenue, Harrison, Arkansas 72601. An online guestbook is located at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/osceola.