Billie Lee Yeary, 67, Arcadia, died June 20 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on May 28, 1948 to Ish and Ruth (Russell) Yeary in Bonnie Blue, Va.
Billie proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, earning a Purple Heart. He was a contract painter and enjoyed western movies. Most of all, Billie loved his family and enjoyed being a caretaker.
He is survived by his children, Coreina McNew, Sabreina (Robert) Johnson, Nathaniel Yeary (Miranda Cade), Robert Yeary, and Danielle Yeary; honorary children, Michael & Kierstian Brandenburg; brother, Carl Yeary; sisters, Mary Peckens and Barbara Matias; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Billie was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Bobby Jay and Jack.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. June 23, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Rd., in Noblesville, with visitation from 5 p.m. to the time of service. A private burial will be at Marion National Cemetery in Marion at a later date.
