Billie “Jack” McDermott of Bethalto Illinois died of COVID-19 after a lengthy battle with the virus on September 4, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was 81.
Billie proudly served our country in the National Guard and retired from Laclede Steel (now Alton Steel) after 42 years as an electrician. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union and served as a shop steward for many years. He was a lifetime Democrat and a member of various Church of Christ churches. Especially in his retirement, Billie enjoyed watching his grandsons in their sports, spending time at Lake of the Ozarks, fishing, family pets, and watching old westerns.
Billie McDermott is missed deeply by his wife of 59 years, his two children, grandchildren, family, extended family and all his friends.
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Billie McDermott obituary at Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home
Thank you for having this memorial to those who fought and lost. Billie Jack McDermott was my dad. He was a good man and should not have passed the way he did. We have to find some answers to keep the elderly From this sad end. I could fill a book with my frustration of how he contracted the virus but it won’t bring him back. I pray no other family has to go through this.
Lisa,
My heart goes out to you and your family. It’s horrible all around how our innocent elderly who fought and worked hard all their lives are so severely affected by this virus when they should expect to be taken care of and worry-free. I know that for every obituary that lists COVID-19 as cause of death, there are probably 10 or more that don’t state it publicly.
Thank you for the kind words. My deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Jessica
I miss you Dad.