Lawrence Patrick Billing

Birth date: May 17, 1951 Death date: Sep 8, 2016

Lawrence Patrick Billing, 65, of Castleton died Thursday, September 8, 2016 at UVA Culpeper Hospital. He was born May 17, 1951 to Katie Fenton Billing and the late George Billing. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three Read Obituary

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Charlie Johnston

418w ago

Larry, you and I shared some wild times. You separated from your SO and we lost touch, not knowing whose side to light on. I had not talked to you in well over a year, and thought to talk to you on Thanksgiving, only to find out you were gone. You were a unique individual: talented, curious, creative and fearless, with a rare generosity and humor. You kept an old guitar propped up behind the foyer door for me to play when we came to debauch ourselves for entire weekends, and we would belt out the Bob Dylan catalog. We are equally devastated and ashamed for letting you slip away. Happy Trails, Larry.

Brad Grimes

478w ago

I can't believe you are gone. I feel we had a great friendship. I had a huge respect for your knowledge and abilities. You are missed by my entire family.

Todd Green

479w ago

I will always have fond memories of Larry. He was very patient with me when I was starting out in the automotive industry and his "laid back" approach to life, his coworkers and customers earned him great respect in our community. Farewell my "brother under the hair".

Joseph Boucher

479w ago

My sympathies to all the family. The few times that I met Lawrence were pleasant encounters

Diane Ryan

479w ago

Larry will always remember the times you came to my rescue when the old Volvo would breakdown and all the tires you ordered when the dog bit them. Will always cherish the memories. Rest in peace. You were one of the good guys. Diane Ryan

Traci Wood

479w ago

Gentle spirit, loving soul, good man. Now onward boldly to the next great adventure - Sir Laurence of Castleton. Heartfelt condolences to all from The Wood Family.

Patricia And Wayne Hawkins

480w ago

When we first moved to Culpeper over 16 years ago my husband, Wayne, was referred to Larry. He was more than an ace mechanic, he was a friend who we both loved talking to about many subjects. We also had a love for dogs, especially labs. Larry worked on my husband's 1984 Mercedes and literally brought back to life his 1972 antique Mercedes. When that car was towed to Larry's shop I never thought it would drive again but Larry proudly drove up in our driveway one day. It looked amazing! What I loved about Larry was his ability to diagnose a problem, find the part for the best price and fix it. I completely trusted him. Larry was so kind when Wayne became seriously ill and I'm heartbroken at Larry's sudden death. We had many conversations over the last few months but he never complained. We will truly miss this dear man. May he rest in peace.

Emery Lazar

480w ago

I was shocked and deeply saddened when I opened the local newspaper yesterday and and saw Larry's obituary. For many years, I have considered him not only the best car mechanic there is but also as my dear friend. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to members of his extended family.

Whenever I visited Larry at his garage, he greeted me with a big hug. Our friendship goes back many years, during which we exchanged our personal joys and sorrows. That included my wife Rita's death more than two years ago after very prolonged suffering from pancreatic cancer. Larry knew Rita well because she was his tax accountant. May it serve as comfort to us that Larry's terminal illness took a shorter course, sparing him years of pain and suffering. Larry, my dear friend, I will always cherish you in my memory!

Emery Lazar
Castleton, VA

David Koval

480w ago

We wish to extend our sincerest condolences to Katie our dear friend and her three daughter in their time of grief and loss. David and Calista koval

Anonymous

480w ago

Sent a Fairest of All to the Billing family.

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