Service Details
Homegoing Services will be at celebrated at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00 am with Rev. Richard L. Jones, Sr. officiating. Viewing will be at the church on Saturday from 10-11 am. Interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.
Robert Billups, Jr., age 73, was born August 29, 1950 to Adell (Freeman) and Robert W. Billups, Sr. He was born into eternal life on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
At an early age he joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. J.B. Bailey. He was united in marriage on October 11, 1975 to Patricia Turner. Of this union there were two sons, Keith Sr. and Anthony Sr. In 1984, Anthony Jr. was raised with our sons.
Robert was previously employed with Modine Manufacturing for 25 years as a tool & die maker. Robert was a lifelong resident of Racine. Robert coached for the YMCA basketball; Racine Youth Sports t-ball and football; and the Racine Hitters organization baseball. His hobbies were his CB Radio, fishing, coaching and bowling.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 48 years, Patricia; three sons, Keith Sr. (Sue), Anthony Sr. (Victoria) and Anthony Jr.; sister, Maydell (Greg Sr.) Williams; brothers-in-law, William, George, Orlando, Steve (Tracy) and Vivian Jr. (Sherry); sisters-in-law, Debra, Cora, Darlene, Sherri, Melinda and Sandra; 18 grandchildren, Anthony Jr., Kiara, Keith Jr., Kiana, Torin, Antwaun, J’Quail, Darrius, Peoria, James III, Jonte, Jeremy, Tatianna, Eric, Jailee, D’Marcus, D’Marion and Andrea; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Adell and Robert W. Billups, Sr.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Marcella and Vivian Turner Sr.; 2 sisters, 5 brothers, 1 sister-in-law and 1 grandchild.
Homegoing Services will be at celebrated at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00 am with Rev. Richard L. Jones, Sr. officiating. Viewing will be at the church on Saturday from 10-11 am. Interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.
CHRISTINE BOOKER (ANTHONY SR. 'S AUNT) says
Praying for the family. Especially for Pat, no more suffering God has him in his unchanged hands!! Rest peaceful Mr. Billups
CARMEN PHILLIPS says
NON STOP PRAYERS MAY THE LORD KEEP YOU ALL❤🙏
Joanne Tucker-Powell and Family says
Sending my condolences and prayers 🙏 to Patricia and the Billups family and all those who loved Robert. RIP 🙏. 🙏.
Anonymous says
I want to send my deepest condolences to Pat and your family. I’ll be praying for you. God Bless you and give you strength and peace at this sad time.
Bonnie Gardner Oliver says
My deepest condolences to Pat and the rest of the family. May God comfort and give you strength 😔❤️
Judy Collins says
Condolences to Robert’s family. He was indeed a special spirit. He will be missed. May he Rest in Heaven. Long live the love of the ‘Valley’. ❤️
Fond memories, the Goodman Family.
Patricia Cotton says
So sorry for your loss Pat, may God surround you and your family in your bereavement.
Demetrius Powell says
So sorry for your.lost Patricia i Hope God give you the strength to endure this im praying for your family in the name of Jesus Christ Amen
Demetrius Powell says
So sorry for your.lost Patricia i Hope God give you the strength to fgandure this im praying for your family RIp
Doris Ingram-Jones says
My prayers and condolence to you and your family.
Tammi J McCright says
My condolences to Maydell and the Billups family. You are in my prayers.
UNCLE Joe & Aunt Jenn Turner Ticer & Family says
The Bullips & Turner Family have our Deepest Sympathy 😢 May God Bless you all and give your Peace. Our Nephew Robert Billups 💙 will Truely be missed , especially that smile and laugh . RIP Rob 🙏 🪦
Joann Hayes McMorris says
My condolences to Pat and the Billups.
Dwight Parks says
Our deepest Sympathy the Parks family.
Cherry &LindaCampbell (kenosha) says
Our heartfelt prayers and condolences to Pat and Billups family 🙏🙏
Walter and Vallie Rogers says
Walter and I offer our deepest condolences to you and your family as you during this very sad time.
Terri Williams says
Sending my condolences to the family. DX . Rest In Power
Janice Cobbler says
My condolences go out to the Billups family. Robert May you rest in peace.
Kenny and Rochelle Mundy says
My deepest condolences to the entire billups family may God strengthen you in your time of loss will be praying for you and the family
Oliver-McMillian Families says
Deepest condolences to the family!
Much Love!💕
Mae Tucker Williams says
My sincere condolences to the Billups Family. I’m praying for your strength during this difficult time.
James H Griffin says
James Griffin and family very so sorry to the entire family God bless
Sheila N Grandy says
My condolences to the Billups family, may God comfort you all during this time,😔🙏
Robert (sr) Diane Barkley & Family says
Sending our condolences and prayers to Entire Billups Family
Nathaniel Arnold says
A great loss for the family. Praying for strength
Geneva Sanders says
My prayers are with you.
Stacey Moore & Family says
We send our condolences to Pat & Family .
Barbara Nash says
Pat, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that my family and I here in Memphis are praying for strength to get you and your family through this most difficult time. But God has you. Just take care of yourself and when things kinda settle down, give me a call.
TaNesha Elam says
Praying for you all that God keeps his love and strength surrounding you❣️ Sending my love 💓
Beverly Golden Reynolds says
My sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. Robert was a beautiful person. May he rest in heaven. 🤎🙏🏾💐
Beverly Golden Reynolds says
My sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. Robert was a beautiful person. May he rest in heaven. 🤎🙏🏾💐
Robert and Gloria Harrell Turner says
To the Billups and Turner Family. We are sorry to hear of the loss of Robert. You are in our thoughts and prayers,
BEVERY AND FRANC JAMES says
My sincere condolences to Cousin Pat and family. I know Robert appreciated your patient, and passionate care. He was so lucky to have u….He’s at rest now feeling no pain. I know u will miss him but may your fond memories and wonderful times together give u some source of comfort. May God’s strength give u and family courage to carry on….
Mary Jeffries and The Bedford Family says
My sincere condolences to the entire family. May God give your family comfort at this most difficult. RIP 🙏🙏🙏
Joseph III, Lynne, Bubba ticer says
Sending our love during this time of sorrow.
My best memories will always be his Big smile, jokes, and laughter that he shared with us.
Forever in my heart.
Denise Mcwhorter+Ilena Cobb says
Sincere condolences to the Billups and Turner families, prayers and God’s love and healing will see you thru ur pain 😇
Ish/Quan/Boone/Barbara/Adam/Travis/Keling says
From the Edwards Family, We are going to miss our brother. We know you are looking down from heaven smiling on us with that Robert smile. We love you so much and you are How truly missed . Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the Billups family.
Willie and Sandra Arnold says
Praying for You and the family, Willie and Sandra, we Love you all!
Will and LeLar Beadles says
Rest in peace
Ke'Iriyah says
I MISS YOU GRANDPA I LOVE YOU SO MUCH🩵🕊️🕊️💔.
Marion says
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU GRANDPA 🩵🩵💔🫶🏾🫶🏾