Billie Lee Shull

Billie Lee Shull, 92, of Kansas City, KS, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at Kansas City Hospice House. He was born November 6, 1929, in Armourdale, KS, to Erbie and Dora Shull, the third oldest of six children. Bill graduated from Argentine High School in 1947, and Kansas City Junior College in 1950. After serving one year in the U.S. Army, Bill spent six years in the active reserve. Bill’s professional career spanned forty years in the plumbing industry, and he is fondly remembered for the contributions he made to Lexington Plumbing and Heating. Known for his quick wit and favorite sayings, Bill was happiest when his home was filled with family and friends, who would gather often for holidays, sporting events, and birthday parties. Bill was most in his element in the basement, affectionately dubbed the “Shull Shrine of Sports,” surrounded by his collection of sports memorabilia, enjoying a beer or whiskey and providing animated play-by-play of the day’s sporting event. Bill’s love of reading was exceeded only by his love of music. While he enjoyed a wide range of genres, he was particularly fond of Roy Clark, Frank Sinatra, and the Statler Brothers. Bill was a lifelong lover of sports. In his younger days, Bill enjoyed bowling and playing softball. Bill’s best game as pitcher, a no hitter, was interrupted by the birth of his daughter, Jean. During the years that Kansas City had professional hockey teams, Bill could be found in his regular spot, on the blue line, cheering on the Scouts, Red Wings, Blues, or Blades. In 1997-1998, Bill was recognized by the KC Blades as the first ever “Fan of the Year.” Bill cherished his family and those he considered family. He was quick to express his appreciation of his daughter, Jean, who in Bill’s words, took such good care of him. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, daughter, Barbara, parents, Erbie and Dora, brothers Marvin, Jack, and Dennis, and sister, Norma. He is survived by his daughters, Jean, of the home, and Kathy Carr (Rob) of Lenexa; brother Gordon (Nancy), grandchildren, Adam Carr (Meg), Allison Carr (Jonathan Welch), Abby Catt (David), and Taylor Carr; and great-grandsons, Coleman Carr, Marshall Carr, and Everett Welch. The family will host a celebration of Bill’s life and legacy at a later date. Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to Crosslines or Kansas City Hospice.

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Billie Lee Shull

November 6, 1929 - July 15, 2022