Billy L. Stanhouse, Sr., 80, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:47 P.M., Monday, June 24, 2024, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, IL.

He had been a State Trooper with the Illinois State Police and retired as a Master Sergeant after 32 years. He also worked as an investigator with the Illinois State Police. He worked as a CSO at the Benton Federal Court House.  Billy was a United States Air Force Veteran and served in the Vietnam Era as an E-4.  He was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

He was born January 27, 1944 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of William K. "Winks" and Opal "Pat" (Mezo) Stanhouse.

Billy married Caren Jane Harsy on December 19, 1997 in Du Quoin, IL and she survives.

He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, two sons - Billy L. (Celeste Bullar) Stanhouse, Jr. of Du Quoin and Colin Stanhouse of Du Quoin, six grandchildren - Taylor Stanhouse of Du Quoin, Alicia (Taylor) Pyatt of St. Louis, MO, Kaleb (Mackenzie) Stanhouse of Du Quoin, Devin Stanhouse of Du Quoin, Caelen Stanhouse of Gulf Breeze, FL, and Kearstin Stanhouse of Du Quoin, two great grandchildren - Zoe Stanhouse and Ariella Stanhouse, three sisters - Nancy (Richard) Peck of Johnson City, Sandy McCrary of Pinckneyville, and Dorothy (Leo) Perkey of Du Quoin, sister in law - Connie (Philip) Flint of Du Quoin, several nieces and nephews, and his cats and dogs.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents and one son - Tyler Stanhouse.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Hallidayboro Cemetery with Rev. Robert Morewell officiating.

Friends may call from 9 AM until the time of service on Saturday at the Hallidayboro Cemetery.

Burial will be in the Hallidayboro Cemetery in Hallidayboro.

Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Air Force.

Friends may make memorials to St. John's United Church of Christ, Southern Illinois Hospice, or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.