James Allan Billingslea was born November 12, 1949, in Pryor, Oklahoma, to Jack Leroy Billingslea and Elsie Mae Young Billingslea. He died Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in Collinsville, Oklahoma, at the age of 72 years. Jim spent most of his working life as a welder, then later worked with Union Public Schools as an all-around janitor and painter. He was married December 25, 1994, in Owasso, Oklahoma, to Brenda Clow. Jim enjoyed a variety of pastimes, but loved to be outdoors camping, fishing, and hunting. He was also an avid scuba diver and would dive in area lakes and bodies of water. As an accomplished musician, he enjoyed playing the guitar.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
His wife; Brenda, of the home
Children; Angela Candy and husband Mike, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Jack Billingslea, of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Julie Mize and husband Bruce, of Tulsa, Oklahoma
And several great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Phillip Billingslea.
The family will take James to his final resting place at Ross-Mayes Cemetery in Salina, Oklahoma. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
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