Billy R. Warden, 70, of Mulberry Grove, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Parkview Free Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL with Rev. Joe Lawsonofficiating. Burial will follow at McInturff Cemetery, Rural Vandalia, IL, with Military Rites by Crawford-Hale American Legion Post #95, Vandalia, IL and Brownstown VFW Post #9770. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Parkview Free Methodist Church Vandalia, IL. Memorials: Litchfield Airport. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

He was born May 29, 1951, in Granite City, IL, the son of Billy Jack & Melba Louise (Wilson) Warden. Married Shirley M. Shuckhart on July 17, 1987, in Henderson, KY. He worked at Caterpillar as a Tool & Die Maker for 31 years; Country Side Disposal for 14 years; Farmed and raised cattle; US Army National Guard and was affiliated with Parkview Free Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL. Bill loved farming, watching old westerns and listening to country music.

He is survived by: Wife - Shirley Warden, Mulberry Grove, IL; Son - Trampis Warden, Vandalia, IL; Daughters - DeAnna Clinard & Duane, Irving, IL and Kimberly (Warden) Ritter & Matt, Vandalia, IL; Grandchildren - Tressie, Brodie, Stephanie, Shaun, Blake and Macie; Great Grandchildren - Adilyn, Dalani, Logan, Gunner, Gage, Maya and Quinevere; and Brothers - Stan Warden, Carterville, IL and Bruce Warden, Vandalia, IL.

Preceded in death by: His Parents; and Brother - Fred Warden.