Billy Lee Heichelbech, 75, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2017. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, who served during the Korean conflict while stationed in Germany. Billy worked at General Electric for 34 years until his retirement.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara (Hogue) Marshall; brothers, Bobby and Larry Heichelbech; and his stepson, Arnold Willhite.

Billy is survived by his wife of 46 years, Claudia Ann (Deaux) Heichelbech; son, Robert Willhite; grandchildren, Jason, Alicia, and William; and great grandchildren, Willow, Waylon, Wyatt, Serenity, Haley, Destiny, and Jessie II.

A Graveside Service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Russellville, Kentucky.

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