Billy W Ashby Sr.

Born January 10, 1947 in Peoria, he was the son of Daniel Franklin and Gracie Irene (Hunt) Ashby.

Surviving are one son, Billy Ashby, Jr. of Pekin; two grandchildren, Billy Ashby of Alabama and SeAnna (Shawn) Ashby of Manito; two great-grandchildren, Connolly Ashby and Zander Ashby and two brothers, Tommy Ashby and Guy Ashby, both of Rantoul.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Florence Karnes; one grandson, Joshua Jay Ashby and two brothers, Frank Ashby and Denver Ashby.

Billy retired from Evonik in Mapleton, where he was a forklift driver and later worked as a custodian.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. He also enjoyed working out, riding motorcycles and gambling.

His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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