Billy Ray

Frey

Billy Ray Frey son of the late Martha Greer Frey and Leamon Frey was born at Alton, Missouri, on December 30, 1941. He departed this life at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, on January 11, 2024 at the age of 82.

On September 21, 1996 in Maryland Heights, Missouri, Bill was united in marriage to Linda Pender. He attended New Beginning Worship Center in St. Peters, Missouri. Bill loved playing and watching tennis, especially the McDonald Tennis League. He enjoyed listening to southern Gospel music and playing pool.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Royce Rollings, one brother, Bobby Frey, one sister, Christene Pauli, son's in law, Rex Payton and Bill Hayden.

Bill is survived by his wife, Linda Frey of St. Charles, Missouri, three daughters, Janet Payton of Jerseyville, Illinois, Sondra Sullivan and husband Dennis of Ballwin, Missouri, Kelley Hayden of Jerseyville, Illinois, four grandchildren, Dustin, Sondra, Alissa and Alex, two sisters, Jewelene Grooms and Mary Jane Honeycutt both of Thayer, Missouri and several beloved nieces and nephews. Bill will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, January 16th at Noon

Funeral Services will follow at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Minister: Pastor Ken Long

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: St Jude's Children's Research Hospital