Ronnie G. Billington, 69

May 27, 1941 - Jan. 5, 2011

Ronnie Billington passed after a brief illness at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. Ronnie was born in Bakersfield, Calif., and graduated from Bakersfield High School.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy Billington of the home of Warner, Okla.; five children, Laura and Randy Ellis of Warner, Scottie and Cheryl Billington of Bakersfield, Sandra Rickson of Atascadero, Calif., Richard Billington of Warner and Michael Billington of Coeur d'Alene. Also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Ronnie retired from farming in Shafter, Calif., and moved to Coeur d'Alene for 19 years before moving to Warner in 2008. Ronnie was an avid fisherman, loved horses and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He donated his body to the OU Medical Center for Research and Education.