Billy Royce McCormick

Billy Royce McCormick, 77, Indianapolis, passed away December 24, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital. Mr. McCormick was born May 18, 1942, in McMinnville, Tennessee, to the late Johnny and Melvina (Delaney) McCormick.

Billy was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis. Upon graduating high school, Billy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Known as an incredibly hard worker, Billy worked for over 25 years at Piazza Produce in Indianapolis as a delivery truck driver.

Billy took lots of pride in his home and yard; he was always caring for them. Billy loved his Miniature American Eskimo dogs; his most recent canine companion was Angel who survives. Billy enjoyed classic cars, talking about politics, and spending time with his family. Billy was a tremendous husband, father, and grandfather who will be forever loved and forever missed.

Along with his parents, Billy is preceded in death by 6 siblings.

Survivors include his wife of more than 34 years, Lana (Curtis) McCormick; children, Sondra McCormick, Lindsey Stillabower, and Brandon (Tonya) Curtis; grandchildren, Madison Curtis, Brandon Curtis, Jr., and Nicholas B. Alcantar-McCormick; seven siblings, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 3:00-5:00 P.M. in the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. A memorial service will be held
on Sunday at the funeral home beginning at 5:00 P.M. Final care and cremation arrangements are entrusted to the O’Riley Funeral Home. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to leave an online condolence for Billy’s family.