Billy James Nehrkorn, 85, of Tamaroa, passed away at 4:48 P.M., Monday, January 1, 2024 at the Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Du Quoin.
Billy had worked as a factory supervisor for MCA for forty-seven years.  He was a member of the Friendship Church of Christ in Tamaroa.  Billy served as a deacon, elder and Sunday School teacher at the church.  He had served on the board of directors of the Sandia Chico Christian Mission for many years.  Billy was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1961 until 1963.
He was born September 25, 1938 in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Chris and Clara (Gass) Nehrkorn.
He married Jo Ann Miller on February 10, 1961 in Tamaroa, IL and she preceded him in death on October 11, 2023.
He is survived by one daughter - Lorri Cockrum and husband Tim of Tamaroa, one son - Jay Nehrkorn and wife Amy of Tamaroa, four grandchildren - Trevor Cockrum and wife Jessica of Colorado, Paul Nehrkorn and wife Courtney of Pinckneyville, Trey Cockrum and wife Hannah of North Carolina, and Shannon Radcliffe and husband Nick of Lincoln, IL, and eleven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and seven siblings - Myrtle McElroy, Paul Nehrkorn, Tine Goldman, Wanda Miller, Bob Nehrkorn, George Nehrkorn and Gene Nehrkorn.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, January 6, 2024 a the Friendship Church of Christ in Tamaroa with Doug Phillips officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.
Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery in Tamaroa, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Antioch Cemetery or Friendship Church of Christ Missions and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.