Joseph Charles Billie went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2019. Joseph was born on April 30, 1993 in Albuquerque, NM, to Merle C. Billie (deceased) and Janet Escarcega.
Joseph moved with his mother and sister to Montana in September 1993. He attended Southside and Northside schools and graduated from WPHS in May 2012, he then attended classes at Fort Peck Community College.
He met the love of his life Stephanie Red Boy and to this union was born Aniyah Marie Billie and Alaina Christine Billie.
Joseph enjoyed camping, fishing, swimming at Fort Peck Lake with his family and cooking. He enjoyed playing video games, playing guitar and creating songs on the Garage band phone application. He mostly enjoyed hanging out with his friends and spending time with his family, he especially enjoyed playing with his two daughters.
He was a very hard worker and always gave 100% to his jobs. His first job was at McDonald’s, and then he worked at Albertson’s and the Sherman Inn.
Joseph loved the Lord and attended Assembly of God Church. Joseph enjoyed attending Bible Camps during the summer. He received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit at summer Bible camp in 2009 and the following spring received his water Baptism at Fort Peck Lake.
He is preceded in death by his father Merle C. Billie; grandfather Joseph Escarcega, Jr. and grandmother Almeda Looking; and aunt Tony Escarcega.
Joseph is survived by his common law wife Stephanie Red Boy; daughters Aniyah and Alaina Billie; mother Janet Escarcega; sister Janielle Derden; brother Richard Arnold, Jr., grandmother Nellie Billie; adopted father Pastor Steve Smith and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.