Billy R. Warden, 70, of Mulberry Grove, died on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Parkview Free Methodist Church in Vandalia with Pastor Ana Harrell officiating. Burial will follow at McInturff Cemetery in rural Vandalia with military rites by Crawford-Hale American Legion Post #95 of Vandalia and Brownstown VFW Post #9770. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the church. Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Warden was born May 29, 1951, in Granite City, the son of Billy Jack and Melba Louise (Wilson) Warden. He married Shirley M. Shuckhart on July 17, 1987, in Henderson, KY, and she survives.
A member of the US Army National Guard, he worked at Caterpillar as a tool and die maker for 31 years, Country Side Disposal for 14 years, farmed and raised cattle. He was affiliated with Parkview Free Methodist Church in Vandalia, and he loved farming, watching old westerns, and listening to country music.
In addition to his wife in Mulberry Grove, he is survived by a son, Trampis Warden of Vandalia; daughters, DeAnna (Duane) Clinard of Irving, and Kimberly (Matt) Ritter of Vandalia; grandchildren, Tressie, Brodie, Stephanie, Shaun, Blake and Macie; great-grandchildren, Adilyn, Dalani, Logan, Gunner, Gage, Maya and Quinevere; and brothers, Stan Warden of Carterville and Bruce Warden of Vandalia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Warden.
Memorials may be given to the Litchfield Municipal Airport. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.
