Stoney Brook Billings, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Born to the late John Pearlie and Virginia Lee Harris Billings, in Wilkes County on May 19, 1940 he attended the North Carolina School of the Deaf, in Morganton, where he played football and wrestled. It was there that he met his wife Peggy, at a Reunion of the Deaf Club.
He was employed at Mocaro Textiles in Statesville, before his retirement. He was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one step son Todd Moose and a grandson Matthew Billings.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Peggy Ann Autrey Billings of the home. Also surviving are one son, Brad Billings of Elkin, two step sons, Rick Moose, of Hiddenite and Mark Moose of California. He has two step grandchildren, Charlotte Cass of California, and Jennifer Moose of Cumberland Gap, Tn. There is one brother, Tex Billings of Modesta California and one sister , Reatha Shook of North Wilkesboro. He has one grandson, Carson Billings, along with seven nieces and nephews.
There are no formal services at this time and interment will follow at a later date.