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Alfred Taylor "Al" Billips
June 7, 1937 - September 12, 2022
Burial Date September 16, 2022
Dr. Alfred Taylor “Al” Billips, 85 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Monday, September 12, 2022 at his residence with his loving wife and daughter by his side.
He was born June 7, 1937 in Harlan, KY; son of the late Alfred and Hazel McKnight Billips.
Al is a graduate of East Knoxville High School, class of 1955. He obtained his Master’s degree in divinity from Emory University and his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Georgia. Al worked for Glenville State University for many years as the Dean of Student Affairs, having retired in 1999 with 34 years’ experience.
Al is a very proud member of the Boy Scout of America, having been a Boy Scout leader for many years and a longtime member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Glenville. In his spare time, Al enjoyed fishing, gardening, spending time with family and friends, and spoiling his grandchildren whenever possible.
On June 17, 1962 Al was united in marriage to Bennie Kay Murphy Billips, who survives at their Glenville home.
Surviving are 3 children, Patricia Kay Bash and husband Freddie of Glenville, Linda Yapundich and husband Robert of Hickory, NC; and Alan Billips and wife Debbie of Jeffersonville, KY; 4 grandchildren, Rachel Harper and husband Sam, Morgan, Kayee, and Nick Yapundich, and 4 great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Madelyn Harper and James and Luke Wagers.
Also surviving are a host of church family and many other wonderful family and friends.
Along with his parents, Al is preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jo Billips.
A graveside service will be conducted at the Meadow Lane Cemetery, WV Hwy 5 West of Glenville at 11:00 AM; Friday, September 16, 2022 with Rev. Mike Ford officiating.
Following graveside services a meal is being prepared in Al’s honor at the Trinity United Methodist Church on Main Street in Glenville. All are encouraged to come and share in food and fellowship.
Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., is honored to assist the family of Dr. Alfred Taylor “Al” Billips with arrangements.