Gary Wayne Billingsley, 68, of Aurora, IN. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1956, in South Carolina, the son of the late Donald and Betty (née Herbert) Billingsley.
Gary is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Tibbits, with whom he shared 24 cherished years. He was a devoted father to Emily (Peter) Chindelas, Ethan (Katy) Billingsley, Gwen (Gene Kerley) Tibbits, Alex (Matt) Harness, and Kelly (Zac) Greive, and a loving stepfather to Nick Zumwalde and Kyle Zumwalde. Gary was a proud grandfather to four grandchildren-Luke, Declan, Liam, and Josie-and a delighted great-grandfather to Clementine. He is also survived by his sister, Christy Grubb, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Betty Billingsley.
Gary was a proud member of the NRA. He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially gardening, wine making, hunting, fishing, birding, cooking and canning which brought him peace and fulfillment.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society in Gary’s memory.