Pastor Kenneth Charles Billings, 73, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, in Batesville. He was born July 19, 1952, in Redwood City, California to Fernando Coronado and Genevieve Marie Joseph. He was a preacher for 24 years and of the Baptist faith. Ken loved sports, all sports and he was good at them. He always wanted to win. He loved his family and being in the gospel ministry. The greatest honor of his life was to preach the word of God.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alan Billings and Jenny Billings and one great-grandchild, Jadon Mooneyhan.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Deborah Billings of the home; one son, Kenneth Charles Billings (Joanny); one daughter, Teresa McDonald (Jeffery); two brothers, Doug Billings (Debbie) and Jimmy Billings (Lynette); two sisters, Kristine Nichols and Laura Daniels; five grandchildren, Makenzie Mooneyhan, Jeron McDonald, Jonathan Billings, David Billings and Kevin Billings; and one great grandchild, Callum Mooneyhan; along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the West Baptist Church with Bro. Scotty Karber officiating. Burial will follow in the Campground Cemetery in Bethesda.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Billings, Jonathan Billings, David Billings, Kevin Billings, Jeron McDonald and Nicklaus Mooneyhan.
Arrangements are by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville, Arkansas.
