Billy Sturgis was born August 18, 1936 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi and passed away January 13, 2020 in Shreveport, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Charles Sturgis; 7 brothers and 1 sister.Billy loved to fish, hunt and work in his garden.Billy is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances Banks Sturgis; children, Kim Sturgis and wife Sherry, Barbie Rowe and husband Bobby, Richard Sturgis and wife Natalie; grandchildren, Shane Griffin, Exene Sturgis, Orion Sturgis, Kimberly Sturgis, Candie Sturgis and Tommy Bargery; 11 great-grandchildren and a great-grandchild he loved and raised, Jerry Sturgis.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com