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Richard Billings Obituary
Richard "Dick" Billings, 85, of Hampton, NJ passed away peacefully on July 26th. Born and raised in Peninsula, OH, Dick relocated to Hunterdon County in the early 1960's to start a family with the love of his life Doris.
Dick, a lifelong Mason in the bricklayer's union, was regarded in his business as one of the best. As a matter of fact he was one of the best in all that he did. Dick was an excellent hunter and fisherman. He and his wife traveled around the world on numerous excursions for big fish and big game. Dick was an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed sharing his love of fishing with both experienced anglers as well as novices. While he fished many rivers, Anglers Anonymous in Long Valley remained his favorite destination for both fishing and friendship.
Fitness was another passion of Dick's. Competing and winning in bodybuilding competitions and being a staple of Gibsons Gym in Washington, NJ. Later in life, Dick took to woodworking, constructing and crafting beautiful pieces of carpentry anywhere from bed frames and tables to wine racks and cutting boards that he would graciously give to anyone who wanted one. His work was always exquisite.
By far, what Dick was best at was being a Husband to Doris for 63 years, a Father to his two Children Tracy and Lee, and a Grandfather to his three grandchildren Chad, Cole, and Rachel.
Dick was so prevalent in so many people's lives and made us all better for having known him.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 10th at 10:00 AM at the Stanton Reformed Church, located at 1 Stanton Mountain Road, Lebanon NJ. Arrangements are under the care of Martin Funeral Home, Clinton, NJ. For further information or to send condolences to the family please visit www.martinfh.com
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
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DonaldMullikin
September 8, 2024
My condolences for sure... great family.
Ginny Cimirro
August 8, 2024
Doris, Tracy and Lee, I am sorry to hear of Dick´s passing... fond memories at UTS during my basketball days...I always enjoyed the parent student games held in the gym because I loved watching Dick play... he was great player and shooter! My condolences are with you all during this difficult time...Sincerely, Ginny Cimirro
Gary Fischer
August 5, 2024
I am very sorry to hear about Dick´s passing. My condolences to Doris, his family, and his many friends.
Evelyn Egleston Kaczmarski
August 5, 2024
Sad to hear of Dick´s death. I was a neighbor and classmate of his at Boston School in Peninsula. My husband and I have lots of nice memories of our growing up years and send our condolence to the family.
Frank and Evelyn (Egleston) Kaczmarski
Jane Hartshorn Lemmo
August 5, 2024
So sorry to hear of Dicks passing. I remember him as an always smiling classmate at Boston School in Peninsula Ohio. He also had a great voice and was in many of our school plays. My condolences to his family.
Karen Ercolano (Unorski
August 4, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Dicks passing. He was a great man and Mike and I always enjoyed our time spent with both him and Doris. Our prays are with you. Karen (Unorski) Ercolano
Gunnar Jacobsen
July 31, 2024
So sorry to hear this news. The Billings Family was my 2nd Family growing up. I remember always checking out the Flies he made for fishing. He was such a talented and amazing man. Thank you for some of the best memories. God Bless Rest In Piece
Kayla Gordon
July 30, 2024
Sending my love and deepest sympathies to the Billings family. Richard was such a wonderful man and I was so blessed to be able to meet him and have him become one of my best friends. By coincidence, I met Richard because of his fly fishing shirt, and as he always said, we were so lucky that it brought us together. Richard took me under his wing and taught me everything I know about fly fishing, and I will forever be grateful for that. Not only did he teach me about fly fishing, but he pushed me to be the best version of myself. He always offered words of wisdom that made me see light in the darkest days. I can´t possibly begin to explain how many lives he impacted with his kindness. In loving memory of such a wonderful person. I love you and miss you always.
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