Belvidere, IL

William "Billy" E. Culvey, 46, of Belvidere, IL, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 in a tragic skid loader accident at his home. Billy was born October 22, 1969 in Belvidere, IL, son of William L. Culvey and Cynthia K. Thornton. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1987 and graduated from ITT Tech. Billy was a software technician for GA Services in Indianapolis, Indiana. He enjoyed hunting, NASCAR, working on cars and tractors. He loved operating his skid loaders and was a huge Indianapolis Colts fan. Most of all, he loved his sons with all of his being. Billy loved dogs, especially his boxers, Alex, Sandy and Bella. He was a member of the Stroke Survivors Group.

Billy is loved and will be missed by his sons, Jacob (Amanda Koltz) Culvey of Belvidere, Trey (Taylor O'Brien) Culvey of Muncie, IN, Adam Culvey of Blue Springs, MO; sister, Amber (Dave) Dill of Byron; nieces and nephews, Brianne Pearson, Falynne (Mark) Bethel, Evan (Kylie Scrogin) Hopperstad, Natalie and Miranda Beyer; several aunts, uncles, cousins, great niece, and great nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandparents, and paternal grandparents.

Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2016 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave, Belvidere, IL 61008. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial in Shattuck's Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family. To light a candle or share a condolence, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com.