Funeral services for Tony “Blu” Billberry, age 70 of Pea Ridge, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 7, 2025 at Mineral Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Greg Tipton and Bro. Barry Joyner officiating. Burial will follow in Mineral Springs Cemetery under direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
Blu was born to Thorton “Bill” and Joyce Otwell Billberry on December 18, 1954 in Bernice, LA and passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Pea Ridge, LA surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Blu lived his life with a heart full of love, a deep faith in God, and an unshakable sense of humor. He had the gift of storytelling, that would always leave a smile on everyone’s face and laughter in their belly.
Whether he was casting a line at sunrise, patiently waiting in a hunting stand for that BIG BUCK, or teeing off on a beautiful sunny day, he found his greatest joy in nature.
Blu was a man of strong values and quiet strength and was well respected by all that knew him. His wisdom was sought after, his kindness was genuine, and he had a knack for turning even the simplest moment into a story worth telling. Above all, Blu was a family man, his love for his wife Kim, children and grandchildren knew no bounds. He led by example, teaching those around him the importance of faith, integrity, and finding joy in the little things.
A devoted man of faith, Blu found great joy in sharing his love for the Lord, serving together with his church family at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Though our hearts are heavy with his loss, we take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace, walking in heaven with Jesus and his loved ones.
Blu was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents, Toby, and Nell “Granny” Otwell, and Thorton King and Emma Billberry. He is survived by wife, Kim; daughter, Heather Billberry; son, Heath Billberry, and wife Lindsey; grandchildren, Tucker, Talan, Brock, Tinsley, and Tatum; brothers, Will Billberry and wife Sue, and Phillip Billberry and wife Jackie; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Sid Billberry, Lance Billberry, Tucker Billberry, Talen Billberry, Brock Browder, and Cory Kastlen.
Rest Easy Daddy, your stories, laughter, and love will never be forgotten.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until service time Friday, at Mineral Springs Baptist Church.
