Obituary of David M. Billings Sr.

David M. Billings Sr., 78, of Deerfield Twp., passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home under the care of his family and hospice. David was born in Salem, NJ to the late Everett Billings and Esther Cornwell Murphy and was the husband of Eileen Spizzica Billings for the past 40 years. He had been raised by his foster parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stockton since the age of four. He had been a Deerfield Twp. resident for most of his life. He retired from the Cumberland County Board of Social Services after 27 years where he was employed as an investigator and prior to that he had worked for Richman's in Woodstown. David enjoyed horse racing, grabbing coffee from Dunkin Donuts and talking with his friends, scratch off lottery tickets, spending Wednesday evenings at the Point 40 Diner, doing yard work and gardening with his wife. He also loved spending time with his family and adored his beloved dog Tuesday and his dog Remy that passed away in 2017. He also served in the United States Navy during peace time and was a member of the Cumberland County Council 18 Union as the President. He is survived by; wife, Eileen Billings; children, Tina Stewart (Frank) of Elmer, Amanda Billings Marciano (Mike) of Vineland, David Mathew Billings Jr., (Paula) of Upper Deerfield Twp., and Hugh David Wolf of Arizona; grandchildren, Javon Spann Jr., Destiny Stewart, David Stewart, David Austin Billings, Kayla Billings and Kendahl Billings; great-grandson, Jamari; siblings, Patsy Bierburnner of Upper Deerfield Twp., Linda and Ralph Murphy; beloved dog Tuesday; grand dog, Spike; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by; parents, Everett Billings and Esther Murphy; and siblings, Alice Parks, Esther Dickson, Richard Billings, Tommy Billings and Everett Billings. A visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 12th from 10 AM to 12 NOON at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Hwy 77, Upper Deerfield Twp. Interment will take place at Laurel Lawn Cemetery following the service. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.