Cecil Clinton Billingsley

Cecil Clinton Billingsley, age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2007 in the comfort of his Cornville home surrounded by loved ones. Born July 31, 1923 in Prescott Arizona to Cecil and Isie Billingsley, his life began on the OX ranch, started by his father in 1906. The Billingsley family owned the OX ranch until 1969. Cecil then moved to Nucla, Colorado with his brother Buck, son Terry, and nephew Cecil Edward to establish the Billingsley Ranch which they operated for ten years. Returning to Arizona, Cecil and Terry owned the M-Diamond Ranch in the Verde Valley from 1979-1988. Cecil was a very talented roper and a PRCA Turtle member. Most important to Cecil was spending time with his family and many friends. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte, son Terry Billingsley, daughter April Harrison, step-son Craig Stern, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Predeceased in death by his parents, Cecil and Isie; brothers, George and Buck; and sisters, Tommie Dunn, Lucille Templeton, and Ruth Pemberton. To celebrate his life, a memorial service and cowboy potluck will be held on Saturday June 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Billingsley residence, 540 Gloria Lane, Cornville, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Cecil's memory to: Arizona Cancer Society or Northern Arizona Hospice. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com