John V.J. Billy

John V.J. Billy, 73, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 in the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born September 2, 1945 in McKeesport, a son of John and Helen Burley Billy.

Mr. Billy was a 1963 graduate of Meyersdale High School.

John was a realtor for over 30 years, retiring as a Realtor Associate Broker for Century 21 Frontier Realty, McMurray.

He was a member of the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church.

He loved his family and enjoyed reading, the TV show MASH, teasing people, sitting on the front porch and sky diving.

On August 1, 1981, he married Charlene Miller who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, John “JD” Billy and Jacob Billy both of Canonsburg; a sister, Peggy Neimiller (Jon) of Meyersdale; two brothers, George Billy (Glenda) and Jack Beal (Midge) both of Meyersdale; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019 in the Canonsburg U. P. Church, with Rev. Donald Coleman officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342.

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