Billy Franklin Hennessee

Billy Franklin Hennessee, 73, passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2020 at home with his family by his side.  He was born to Clyde & Famey Hennessee Sept. 30, 1946.  

Billy graduated from Highland Park High School in Topeka in 1964  He joined the Navy, which he served 4 years in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1969.  He

then married Dorothy Becker in 1969 and were married 17yrs.  They have 3 children.  

 

Billy worked for beer distribution companies, General Foods Corporation, and several auto sales companies.  He especially loved selling corvettes.  He retired in 2004 and moved back 

to his hometown of Leslie, Arkansas where he loved the peace, quiet, and beauty of the Ozark mountains.  Bill loved his family, telling jokes, woodworking, and spending time with his

grand kids.  He also loved dirt track racing, NASCAR, Chiefs football, and a cold Coors Light.

 

Billy was proceeded in death by his mother Famey Kuhn, stepdad Earl Kuhn, father Clyde Hennessee, and a brother Herschell Hennessee.  

 

He is survived by his brother: Ronnie (Cheryl) Hennessee.  Daughters:  Melissa (Larry) Watkins, Valerie Hennessee, Son: Anthony (Nicole) Hennessee.  10 Grandchildren: Megan, Justin, 

Jeremy, Crystal, Katlyn, Kelsee, Samantha, Jaylie, Kage, Kinnik, & Maddyson.  And 4 Great grandchildren.

 

There will be a "Celebration of Life" Saturday February 22 from 3-6pm at:

 

 Pizza Parlor ( Dad's favorite hangout)

1401 N E Seward Ave. 

Topeka, Ks  66616

 

Come join us to remember Billy!  Burial will be at a later date in Arkansas.  He will be laid to rest with his mother and brother.