Published on July 22, 2025 1:56 pm
Last Updated on July 22, 2025 1:56 pm
Billy Joel Briscoe, 43, of Hidalgo, IL passed away on July 19, 2025, at Lake Shelbyville, in Sullivan Twp.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Friday July 25, 2025, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral chapel. The burial will be in the Songer Cemetery near Billy’s home.
Billy was born on December 13, 1981, in Mattoon, IL to David Lee & Brenda (Devall) Briscoe. He graduated from Cumberland High School in 2000. He married Pamela Davidson on November 18, 2006.
Survivors include his loving wife Pam; sons Samuel Lee and Zander Ryan Briscoe; daughter Natalie Lorriann Briscoe; sisters Tanya Briscoe and Ashley Roberts; brother Codie Briscoe; mother Brenda Lee; bonus parents John Graves, Lynn Graves, and Diane Mulvey; father-in-law Robert Davidson; brothers-in-law Clint (Casey) Davidson, Paul (Alyson) Davidson, Corey (Matti) Davidson; sister-in-law Christy (Lyle) Gentry; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Billy was preceded in death by his father David Lee; mother-in-law Lorri Davidson; grandparents Darrell and Eva Briscoe and Clinton and Mary Devall; brother in-law Seth Davidson; bonus parent Bill Mulvey.
Billy’s nearly 25 years at Evapco, reflected his deep loyalty and dedication—not just to work, but to the friendships he built and cherished with his coworkers. Billy Briscoe was a man defined by his deep love for his family and his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. He adored his wife, Pam, and found joy in the little things they shared together—antiquing, coffee runs, shopping, picking up Crumble Cookies, and countless quiet moments that reflected just how much she meant to him. Billy made it a point every day to show Pam that she was his world. That same love and intentionality extended to his children, with whom he built lasting memories: playing wiffle ball with Zander, tennis with Samuel, and running alongside Natalie. Samuel will never forget the pure pride and excitement on his dad’s face when he got his first deer—Billy was always more thrilled by his children’s accomplishments than his own. Billy’s life was rooted in servitude and faith, putting his relationship with Jesus above all else. He served on mission trips to Tennessee and Puerto Rico and joyfully taught the preschool class at church, sharing the love of Christ with the youngest hearts. A lifelong outdoorsman, Billy found peace in God’s creation. He had a deep love and genuine respect for all animals and spent countless hours in nature—whether he was in a tree
stand, out on the water, or in the woods turkey hunting, one of his favorite traditions. Fishing in particular, was a constant throughout his life. He spent endless hours on the water at Newton Lake, Lake Shelbyville, and lakes in Tennessee, fishing for bass, muskie, and whatever else the day would bring. He kept a detailed fishing journal for many years—one that, coincidentally, ended when he met Pam. Not because he stopped fishing, but because, from that point forward, faith and family became the most important part of his story. Above all, Billy was selfless, consistently putting others before himself and genuinely found joy in bringing happiness to those around him.
Billy’s journey on earth may have ended, but his spirit will live on in every life he touched. He is now at peace, surrounded by the love of his Heavenly Father. “Well done, good
and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:23)
Memorials can be made to Billy’s children’s educations c/o Barkley Funeral Chapel Box 381 Greenup, IL 62428. Online condolences can be expressed at www.barkleyfuneralchapels.com