Billy Ray Bockhorst
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Billy Ray Bockhorst, 88, of Warrenton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday November 18, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Services will be held at a later date.
Billy was born September 6, 1932 in rural Montgomery County, Missouri to Raymond and Violet (nee: Schraer) Bockhorst. He married Margie Marie Wegener on August 6, 1955.
Billy was a devoted husband and father and was well liked by the community. He enjoyed sharing stories, visiting with friends and eating at the Warrenton Senior Center.
Billy served honorably in the Korean War and obtained the rank of Sergeant in the US Army. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 2180.
Billy was a member of Teamster local 682 and worked as a truck driver for several local quarries. He was employed as a driver and manager of the Warrenton Uregas/Ferrell gas plant, retiring after 33 years of service.
He is preceeded in death by his wife: Margie Bockhorst, father: Raymond Bockhorst, mother: Violet (Bockhorst) Nistendirk, sister: Dolores Carroz, and son-in-law: Kenneth Johnson.
He is survived by daughters: Peggy and husband Jon Gilloon of Shreveport, Louisiana; Linda Johnson of Jefferson City, Missouri; grandchildren: David and wife Amber Johnson; Kathryn and husband Keith Larsen; Ann Gilloon; great grandchildren: Keegan Larsen and Benjamin Johnson.
Memorial donations may be made to the Warrenton Senior Center, 501 Ashland St., Warrenton, Missouri, 63383.
Linda, I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was quite a person and I always enjoyed visiting with him. I haven’t been in touch with you for a long while and would very much like to make contact with you. Our cousin Carol Wilson wants to contact you also. I’m sure I can’t leave information to you here. If you would contact Carol when you are in Warrenton we would appreciate it very much.