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Billy Selby

January 26, 1930 — August 24, 2014

Billy was born on January 26, 1930 in Lockman, Iowa and raised by Bill and Leona Milburn. Billy graduated from Dallas High School in 1948. In 1950, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Billy met his future wife, Marjorie Green, at a movie theater in England. They were married on June 2, 1951 and blessed with three children: Gary, Gale, and Patricia. During Billy's time in the service they traveled all over the world. Billy served as an air traffic controller in the Air Force for 24 years before retiring in 1973 as Master Sergeant. Billy loved the outdoors. He enjoyed gathering nuts, hunting, fishing, and working in the garden. He also enjoyed working with his HAMM radio. He was a loving husband to his wife, bringing her tea every morning in bed. Billy was ornery and loved to stir things up, whether it was practical jokes during his time in the Air Force or playing with his grandchildren; he loved to joke. Billy was a proud member of the Dallcher American Legion Post 632. A celebration of life for Billy Selby, 84, will be Wednesday, August 27th from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher-Dallas. The American Legion will provide burial honors at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in care of Billy's family for a caregivers honorarium. Billy was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie in 2012. He is survived by his children: Gary (Dar) Selby of Melcher-Dallas, Gale (Gary) Powell of Melcher-Dallas, and Patricia (Roger) Selby of Page, North Dakota; 4 grandchildren: Carrie (Steve) Canada, James (Tenneille) Selby, Angie (Doug) DeJong, and Ashley Melvin; and 9 great grandchildren.
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