Billy Gene Decker's Obituary
Updated Service Information as of September 5, 2025.
Billy Gene Decker, age 91, of Casey, Illinois passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, Illinois. He was born April 18, 1929 in Greenup, Illinois, the son of William E. Decker and Florence A. Roberts Decker. On August 10, 1951 he married Roberta May Kuhn in Marshall, Illinois.
Gene is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Roberta Decker of Casey, Illinois; son, William Steven Decker of Charleston, Illinois; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Chuck Decker; daughter, Deborah Vernon; brothers, Earnest, Everett, Donald "Max" and John Decker and sisters, Rosebud McElravy, Marian Decker and Janet Cooper.
Gene was a US Army Veteran and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He worked at Eastern Illinois University as a sub foreman for over 24 years. Gene was a member of the First Christian Church in Casey, Illinois and American Legion for over 50 years. Gene enjoyed playing dominos and cards and in the past used to square dance and ride his motorcycle.
Memorial service honoring Roberta and Gene’s lives will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Casey First Christian Church with Pastor Adam Solorio officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 – 3 p.m. prior to the service at Casey First Christian Church, 200 SE 8th St., Casey, IL. Burial will be follow in the Jack Oak Cemetery, Union Center, IL with graveside military rites by Casey VFW and Martinsville American Legion.
Memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church, 200 SE 8th St., Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit https://www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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