Billy Royce McCormick
May 18, 1942 ~ December 24, 2019
Billy Royce McCormick, 77, Indianapolis, passed away December 24, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital. Mr. McCormick was born May 18, 1942, in McMinnville, Tennessee, to the late Johnny and Melvina (Delaney) McCormick.
Billy was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis. Upon graduating high school, Billy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Known as an incredibly hard worker, Billy worked for over 25 years at Piazza Produce in Indianapolis as a delivery truck driver.
Billy took lots of pride in his home and yard; he was always caring for them. Billy loved his Miniature American Eskimo dogs; his most recent canine companion was Angel who survives. Billy enjoyed classic cars, talking about politics, and spending time with his family. Billy was a tremendous husband, father, and grandfather who will be forever loved and forever missed.
Along with his parents, Billy is preceded in death by 6 siblings.
Survivors include his wife of more than 34 years, Lana (Curtis) McCormick; children, Sondra McCormick, Lindsey Stillabower, and Brandon (Tonya) Curtis; grandchildren, Madison Curtis, Brandon Curtis, Jr., and Nicholas B. Alcantar-McCormick; seven siblings, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 3:00-5:00 P.M. in the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. A memorial service will be held
on Sunday at the funeral home beginning at 5:00 P.M. Final care and cremation arrangements are entrusted to the O’Riley Funeral Home. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to leave an online condolence for Billy’s family.
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To Billy’s Family: Billy was a good man. I enjoyed my time spent working with “Wild Bill” over the last few years. He will be missed.
Dear Sondra, So very sorry for your loss. He will be missed dearly. I know that Granny, Mom, Helen, Shirley, Uncle MAC and Uncle Buck and Alvin were there to greet him as he made his journey to heaven! Prayers and Positive Thoughts for everyone! Love ❤️ always. Viki (Roberts) McEwen
Sondra, I am sorry for ur loss.. Not sure If u remember me I am Malcolm’s daughter Judy… Didn’t get to see uncle Billy much buti always will live him and miss him.. Prayers for u !
Bill was my father n law, and I loved him and will miss him dearly. He has been apart of my life for the past 22 years. Bill was a wonderful father husband and friend. He was a very hard worker and loved doing yard work. One day he asked me if i had ever tried a Ruben sandwich, I said no, I don’t think I’d like it. Lol he said you like sauerkraut? I said yeah, he said I’m gonna order you one. I ate it and let me tell you that man knew his food and the right places to get them. He was the best role model for Lindsey and Brandon, he molded my husband into the man he is today and for that I commend him. He taught my husband a lot of things throughout the years but mist of all he taught him how to be responsible and to be the fine young man he is today. And for my mother n law Lana I pray that God will help her through these long rough days. I also will pray for all of his family as another family member is gone to soon. Life is definitely going to be different without him here but we will always carry him in our hearts. We love you Bill ߒ–
I thank god for Billy being my sister Lana’s husband, and Brandon and Lyndsey’s father. I’m sending all my love and prayers to them. And may god wrap them in his loving arms. Amen ߙϰߏ»
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