William “Billy” Filbeck, 95, of Benton, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Marshall County Hospital.
He was born in Benton on July 19, 1928, to William Filbeck and Mamie Jones Filbeck. Billy was self-employed and worked on sheet metal, as well as a commercial fisherman.
He is survived by two sons, Jimmy Filbeck (Teresa) of Benton and Troy Filbeck (Mary) of Benton; one daughter, Linda Mangrum (Terry) of Benton; one step-son, Dewey Hughes of Louisville; five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Ham Filbeck; one brother, Joe Filbeck; one sister, Luby Lee Peck; and his parents.
Memorial Contributions may take the form of donations made to the Union Ridge Cemetery Fund, 1014 Union Ridge Road, Benton, KY 42025.
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Collier Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Penick officiating. Burial will follow at Union Ridge Cemetery.
The visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Collier Funeral Home.