Billy Joe Fitch

Billy Joe Fitch passed away on Sept. 14, 2025, the day after his 81st birthday. He was born on Sept. 13, 1944, in Springfield, the fifth child born of seven, and grew up in the small town of Ash Grove.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Wanita; his brothers, Charles, Nick, Dwayne; and sisters, Wilma and Delpha; his loving wife Brenda; and his grandson, Dustin.
He is survived by his sister, Patsy Walker, of Springfield; his children, Billy Dean (Mary), Kelly (Ronnie), Kevin (Barb), John (Rachel), Kimberly, Stormy (Scott), and LeAnna. He was blessed with 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and so many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family through AA, and too many friends to count.
He was a hard-working ironworker, loved fishing in his boat and attending all of the many family events. He got sober in 1989 and spent 37 years inspiring so many grateful souls and blessed so many lives both close to home and in many AA halls, poker tables and late-night living rooms.
Visitation was from 10 a.m. until service time, Saturday, Sept. 20, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Funeral services began at 11 a.m., at the funeral home, with burial following at Clear Creek Cemetery, Springfield.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to St. Jude in his name.