Frank N. Bills' Obituary
Frank N. Bills, age 70, of Severy, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. Frank was born on September 16, 1942 in Wichita the son of Ransler N. and Mary Henrietta (Fuller) Bills.
Frank was a graduate of Severy High School. Frank owned and operated Frank Bills Trucking for 50 years. Frank also farmed and raised cattle. He was a member of the Cattleman’s Association, and KCC. Frank enjoyed going to the coffee shop first thing every morning to visit with all of his friends. He enjoyed driving around; working his cattle and watching his crops grow.
On December 29, 2009 in Wichita, Frank married Rita M. Stapleford, Rita survives at their home.
Survivors including his wife Rita are:
Daughters:
Deborah Batson and husband Rick of Severy, KS
Jackie Bills of Severy, KS
Teresa McKay of Severy, KS
Son:
Kurt Thomas of Lawrence, KS
Step Children:
Nancy Johnson of El Dorado, KS
Kent Johnson and wife Stephanie of El Dorado, KS
Sister:
Charlotte Bills of Severy, KS
Brothers:
John Bills of Severy, KS
Tom Bills of Severy, KS
4 Grandchildren: Amber, Kelsey, Courtney, and Kiley.
2 Step Grandchildren: Blake and Kade
1 Great grandchild: Brock
Frank was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia with Pastor Dave Warren and Rev. Gene Benefiel officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. The family has suggested memorials to either the American Diabetes Association or the Brody Hurt Memorial Park and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home, 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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