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Submitted: 2/7/16 • Approved: 2/7/16 • Last Updated: 8/21/24 • R786640-G0-S3
William Joseph "Bill" Pilkerton
Mr. William Joseph "Bill" Pilkerton, age 72, of Billings, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Bill was born December 2, 1939 in Verona, Missouri, the son of Loren "Skillet" and Margaret (Kristek) Pilkerton.
Bill served his country for eight years in the Army National Guard. He was united in marriage to Betty Joan West on November 2, 1989. Bill was employed as a maintenance supervisor at a box manufacturer until his retirement. His true passion was his love of the land and cattle, as well as his CASE tractors and his family. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Billings.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister and her husband, Mary and Don Rohlman.
A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2012 in Meadors Funeral Home, in Republic, Mo. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, in the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Billings, Mo. Burial will follow the service in the Calvary Cemetery, Verona, Mo.
Published in the News-Leader on Aug. 7, 2012
Contributed on 2/7/16 by litekeeper
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