Billy Ray Billups

Racine – Billy Ray Billups, 51, passed away at Kenosha Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 15, 2008. He was born in Racine on February 10, 1957, son of the late Robert W. and Adell (nee: Freeman) Billups. Billy Ray had worked at Chrysler Corporation, Styberg Engineering and Haban Mfg. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, watching sports on TV, and coaching many teams for Racine Youth Sports. He was an avid C.B. operator known to many by his handle – “Number Changer”. He leaves to cherish his memory, his long-time companion and fiancé, Sandra Lee; his children, Sabrina Butler, and Billy Ray Billups, Jr. both of Racine, Crystal Butler of Bermerton, Washington, Evelyn Kitt, and William Butler both of Racine; 14 grandchildren; brothers and sister, Robert (Patricia) Billups, Jr., Willie James Billups, Louis Clark Billups, and Maydell (Greg) Williams, all of Racine; and a special friend, Charles McRay of Racine. He is further survived by a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Deonte Butler; brothers, Eddie Billups and David Billups; sisters, Margaret Turner and Peggy Tittle; niece, Leslie Billups; and nephew, Brandon Billups. Homegoing services will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Decemebr 23, 2008 with Pastor A.W. Scaife officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery immediately following the service. Memorials to the Lupus Foundation of America have been suggested.