Michael W. Billips, 78, of Ashland, peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Billips was born November 10, 1941 in Ashland, a son of the late Charles William and Mary Marvin Watson Billips.
Mike was a graduate of Ashland High School class of 1961. He entered the military after graduation and served his country honorably with the United States Marine Corps. Mike retired from Ashland Oil’s #1 Refinery after many years of service as a machinist.
Mike’s greatest love was his family. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and family activities. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 54 years Carol Daniels Billips, sons Patrick Michael Billips and wife Patricia of Delbarton, WV, Matthew William Billips of Ashland, Charles William Billips and wife Tracy of Ashland, daughter Michelle Ann Billips Thompson and husband Medley of Ashland, his grandsons he adored Patrick James “PJ” Billips, Andrew Christopher Billips, Joseph Lee Billips, Evan Michael Billips, Eric Matthew Billips, sister Mary Marvin "Babe" (Don) Hayner of Springfield, OH and a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at the Steen Funeral Home 13th St. Chapel by Pastor Sheldon Wheeler. Burial with military honors will be in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East.
Visitation will be Monday from 10:00am till service time at 12:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Mike to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215 or online at www.diabetes.org
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