Billy Joe Finney Obituary
We announce the death of Billy Joe Finney of Sycamore, Illinois, who passed away on November 6, 2026, at the age of 84. Billy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Billy Joe Finney to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Owen Finney and Ola Finney (Smith); and his siblings, Dale, Dean, Donnie, Larry, Denny Finney, Marjorie Hammond (Finney) and Ynema "Red" Thomas (Finney).
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Finney (Liz); his children, David Finney (Sue) of Sycamore and Marjorie Baie (Terry) of Sycamore; his pet Bella; his grandchildren, Johnathon Foster (Crystal) of Genoa, Nathan Finney (Brooke) of Marengo, Jacob Finney (Kelsey) of Sycamore, Joshua Baie (Tyler-Buchenot) of Aurora, Jennifer Guymon (Kyle) of DeKalb and Adam Baie (Brittany) of DeKalb; his great grandchildren, Carter Guymon, Madison Foster, Lilly Finney, Brycen Guymon, Braelee Juris, Dylan Foster, Wyatt Baie, Logan Foster, Jasper Baie and Cole Finney; and his nephews, Bill and Doug Hammond.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 21st 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Butala Funeral Home (1405 Dekalb Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178). Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 21st 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials can be made to Compassus DeKalb Hospice or The Barn on Baseline Animal Shelter.
