Billy Eugene Durk, 87 of Hallsville died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the Ashland Villa in Ashland.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia. Burial with full military honors to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, March 19, 2021 at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia.

To those attending the visitation and service, we ask that you wear a face mask, and maintain social distancing. Be aware that capacity and seating may be limited. We will follow guidelines set forth by Boone County.

Billy was born on July 3, 1933 in Columbia, the son of Leslie, Sr. and Mary Lee (South) Durk.

Billy served his country proudly in the United States Army.

After his time in the service, Billy returned home and married Wanda Faye Pemberton on February 4, 1956, and she preceded him in death on October 13, 2015.

Billy is survived by a son, Kent Durk and wife Cindy of Rocheport, a daughter, Linda Seifert and husband Lanny of Hallsville; grandchildren, Chris Durk, Matthew Durk, Ashley Seifert, and Brenton Seifert; great-grandchildren, Sebastian Seifert, Elle Polite, and Everett Maxwell; siblings, Junior Durk of Hallsville, Jane McKenzie and husband Robert of Hallsville, Jac Durk of Harrisburg; his beloved dog, Suzie.

Billy was a craftsman, he built toys, games, houses, and worked on and fixed many things.

He was an artist, loved gardening, camping, floating, trout fishing, and especially traveling with his wife Wanda. Billy was very proud of his time served in the Army.

Along with his wife Wanda, Billy was preceded in death by his parents.

The funeral service will be live streamed at https://distantlink.com/fenton-kendrick.html