BILLINGS, James "Buff", passed away July 29, 2015 at his home in Tucson. Born in California, August 22, 1936, he was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Emma Kerr Billings; brother, Clark Billings; son, Ian Billings; beloved friend, Jean Whipple and survived by his sister, Nancy Gerlock of Colorado; daughter, Dorinda of Arizona; three grandchildren, special son, Jim Mattioda and good friend, Arlene Watkins, both of Tucson. A Memorial Service will be held in Las animas, Colorado, his hometown, on May 28, 2016 and his remains will be interred in the family plot there. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel. -