BILLY RAY “WHITEY” ARBAUGH, 84, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at his home.
He was a native of Sullivan, IN. He was a member of Ralph Avenue Church of Christ, an Army veteran of World War II, Stephensburg Masonic Lodge #212, Louisville Scottish Rite, and Kosair Shrine, Teamsters Local 89, a retired truck driver for O.K. Trucking, past constable of Elizabethtown and an auctioneer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Sherrod Arbaugh; his parents, George and Lucinda Arbaugh, Sr., brothers, George Arebaugh, Jr. and Dennis Arbaugh; sisters, Dorletta Wadas and Doris Arbaugh in infancy.
Billy is survived by his stepson, Steve Sherrod and his wife, Karen; his granddaughters, Brandy Nicolas and Jessie Sherrod; his grandson, Kyle Sherrod; great-grandchildren, Jalen, Madison “Maddie” and Kylee; a sister, Patricia Meirer; a special niece and caregiver, Vickie Lee and several other nieces and nephews who loved him dearly; and his children.
His funeral service will be 1pm Saturday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens, West. Visitation will be at the funeral home 4-8pm Friday and after 9am Saturday until the service.