Billie Jo Hively

May 2, 1935 - December 21, 2016

Billie Jo Hively, 81, of Akron, Indiana passed at 7:15 am, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, Ind. He was born on May 2, 1935 in Akron, Indiana to Sherman and Mary Josephine (Slaybaugh) Hively. He owned BJ’s Clothing of Akron, Ind. and was a foreman for Chamberlain Products. He had also worked for several other factories. He was a 1953 graduate of Akron High School where he had played basketball. He served his country in U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. He was a well-known horseshoe pitcher and an avid fisherman. He was rank 3rd in the nation and had won 2 State Championships. Survivors and place of residence: Long time Companion - Carol Jones – Akron, Ind. Step Daughters - Adele Kindig Sheila Hilker Paige Levitz Step Sons - Scott Cumberland Chad Cumberland Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren Sister – Marvus Zimmerman – Akron, Ind. Step Sisters – Shari and husband Terry Burns – Twelve Mile, Ind. Crystal Hively – Rochester, Ind. Nieces - Pam Romine and Deb Lee Great Niece - Brittany Mills Great Nephews - Brice Romine and Tanner Lee Special Cousin - Larry Hively Preceded in Death By: Parents – Sherman Hively and Josephine Merley Step Mother – Alice Hively Step Father – Nyle Merley Step Sister – Karen Gunter Time and Date of Services: There will be no funeral service held Visitation Hours: 5 pm to 8 pm, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana with a flag presentation-taking place at 8 pm Memorial Contributions to: Heartland Hospice