Billie Lee Burdick, 78, of Cabool passed away on Oct. 10, 2026. Billie was born on Sept. 9, 1948, in Oshkosh, Nebraska to Billie Vernon Burdick and Delores Jean Soden.
Billie married Karen Sue Adey on Oct. 15, 1970, in Ellis Prairie. Billie was a jack of all trades, master of none. He loved working on cars. Billie worked at Brown’s Shoe Factory, was a truck driver for many years and most recently worked as a dishwasher at the Garden Inn Truck Stop.
Billie started to learn sign language when he met Karen. He became her main interpreter and they worked together to teach their family.
Billie is survived by his wife, Karen Burdick; sons, John Lee Burdick, Andy Lee Burdick and Lynn Ron Burdick; sister, Wilma Roach (Bob); grandson, Joshua Lynn Burdick; great granddaughter, Josie Fay Lynn Burdick; and one great grandchild on the way.
A visitation for Billie will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at Evans Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Evans Funeral Home. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Evans Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.evansfh.com.
