Billie "Bill" Chard, Jr.
1931 - 2020
Billie "Bill" Chard, Jr., 89,
passed away Thursday (Oct. 29, 2020) in Wichita, Ks.
Bill was born on March 28, 1931 to
William and Docia Chard. Bill joined the Army when he was barely 17
years old and served in the Korean War from 1949 until 1951. He was
one of the very proud veterans to on the on the Honor Flight to
Washington D.C.
Bill worked hard most of his life,
including the tool crib at Hesston Corp. for over 32 years before
retiring. Bill could usually be found outdoors, working on a vehicle
or bicycle with his great grandson, swinging his great granddaughter
in her swing or working in his garden, he took pride in and shared
with many family, friends and neighbors.
Bill married Barbara Alexander on
November 14, 1953. She survives. He is also survived by his children
Terry (Thalene) Chard and Lea (David) Bradley; granddaughters Heather
(Daniel) Jenkins and Ashlee Durham; great grandchildren Dakota Chard,
Shelbie Chard, Dawson Chard and Morgan Chard; great-great grandsons
Aiden and Caelub Chard. Along with three step grandchildren; nine
step great grandchildren; and three step great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents;
seven siblings; two grandsons Jeremy Chard and Alexander Bradley.
The casket will be open at the funeral
home on Wednesday between 1:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and on Thursday
between 9:00 P.M. and Noon.
Graveside services and interment will
be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday (November 5, 2020) at the Greenwood
Cemetery in Newton.
A memorial has been established with
Caring Hands Humane Society, contributions may be sent to Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton, Ks
