John William Bille', 88 of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Frederick. He was the husband of 64 years to the late Barbara Leese Bille'. He returned home to be with her for their 65th wedding anniversary on January 8. Born August 19, 1925 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late George Henry and Elsie Rebecca (Hessie) Bille'. John began employment with the United States Government in 1942 as a cartographer. He served his country by serving in the United States Navy as a Signalman 3rd Class from 1943 to 1946, serving in the Pacific onboard the USS Phoenix. After 40 years of service he retired in 1982. John is survived by his son, John M. Bille' and wife Karen; daughter, Linda L. Turner; sister, Rosie M. Billman and husband Clyde; grandchildren Jason Turner, wife Cherie and daughters Brooke and Ava, grandson Justin Turner, wife Amanda and daughters Ashlyn, Jillian and Sadie, and granddaughter Kendall Bille'. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 703 W Patrick St., Frederick. Reverend Lynn Wilson will officiate. Interment with military honors will be at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, Maryland. While flowers are welcome, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Frederick, 108 Byte Drive, Frederick, Maryland 21702. Arrangements are by Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, Frederick. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.keeneybasford.com
