William V. “Billy” Stillings, 30, of Derry, NH, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015. He was born in Methuen, MA on December 19, 1984, a son of Patricia Yelland and Step-father William J. Casey III. Billy was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy in Derry, Class of 2003, and received an Associate’s Degree from Manchester Technical College in 2006. He worked as an Auto technician for Rockingham Toyota and more recently NAPA Auto Parts in Derry.
Billy loved the outdoors, swimming in the ocean, older Volkswagens and Volvos. There was no snake he could not charm. Bowling enthusiast, and avid sour cream user. He loved spending time with his friends and family, and making people smile.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Yelland and stepfather, William Casey; his father, John Stillings; one sister, Sarah Casey; fiancé, Meghan Donovan; his grandparents, Pat and Bill Casey; his paternal grandparents, Mary Sue Stillings, and Jack Stillings; as well as many loving family and friends including his dearest friend Dave Gioiosa. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Barbara and William E. Yelland and his uncles, William J. Yelland, Vance Stillings, and Jeffrey Stillings.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 25th from 10am - 1:00pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A funeral service will begin at 1:00pm in the funeral home with cremation to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Homestead Inn, 188 King St., Boscawen, NH 03303.