Billie Lee Williams, age 79, of Brookfield, MO; passed away on Monday afternoon, November 3, 2025 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.
Billie Lee was born on October 24, 1946, the son of Robert Earl and Wilma Lorraine (Lambert) Williams in Brookfield, MO. On October 18, 1984, he married Martha Lou Reed in Linneus, MO. Billie worked for 15 years at Brown Shoe Company in Brookfield until it closed. His wife, Martha and him managed the Top Hat bar for more than 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, but he loved to go mushroom hunting. Billie knew how to have a good time, visiting, telling stories, and having a few drinks with friends and family. He will missed by his family and friends.
Billie is survived by his wife, Martha of the home, his four children, Tina (Chris) Bivens of Brookfield, MO; Robbie (Cheryl) Williams of Brookfield, MO; Deloris (Tim) Thompson of Brookfield, MO; and Bennie Bratcher of Brookfield, MO; nine grandchildren, Josh Thompson, Michael Goering, Jolene Bratcher, Robert Williams, Matthew Bush, Nicholas Bush, Nathan Bush, Amanda Bratcher, and Kennie Bratcher; several great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, and several other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Wilma Williams, two brothers, Robert Williams Jr. and Jerald Williams.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm. Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Rhodes Funeral Home in Brookfield, MO; with Pastor David Blakely officiating. Burial will be the Rose Hill Cemetery in Brookfield, MO. Visitation will be held at the Rhodes Funeral Home in Brookfield, MO; on Friday, November 7, 2025, with family receiving friends from 10:00 am. until the time of the service at 12:00 pm. Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Rhodes Funeral Home, Brookfield, MO.
Memorial donation may be made to the Linn County Animal Shelter and can be left at or mailed to Rhodes Funeral Home, 216 Linn Street, Brookfield, MO. 64628. Online guest book and condolences may be made at www.rhodesfh.com
Source: KMZU, The Farm
