Robert Lee Billmyer Jr.

Robert Lee Billmyer Jr., 79, of Kearneysville, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Elmcroft, of Martinsburg.

Born Aug. 15, 1935 in Jefferson County, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Billmyer Sr. and Lillian Mae Hilliard Billmyer.

He was a plumber and a member of Plumber’s Local #5, Washington, D.C.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Ranson, Knights of Pythias, and an active member of Dillon’s Farm Museum.

Robert was a graduate of Shepherdstown High School and a Veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by four sons, Stewart Lee Billmyer, William Scott Billmyer, Kent Lyle Billmyer, and Jason Lee Billmyer; a daughter, Virginia Mae Hoffman: one brother, Charles William Billmyer ; and one sister, Dorothy Mae Nicewarner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Carrie Lee Welsh Billmyer.

Services were held 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 18, at Brown Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Withem officiating. Military graveside services were held at Pleasant View Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Ranson, PO Box 336, Ranson, WV 25438.

Online condolences may be offered at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com.