Billy (Bill) R. Wallen, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Auburn.

On June 7, 1947, he was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Claude and Mae (Green) Wallen. He was united in marriage to Patricia McClone on June 28, 1997, who survives.

Bill graduated from Prestonsburg High School in 1965. Bill worked for Zimmer, Warsaw for twenty-five years, and later retired from RR Donnelley in 2010. He was a member and Elder of Warsaw Family Worship Center.

He is survived by his wife: Patricia, Churubusco; two daughters: Melissa (Charles) Chappell, Winona Lake; Melanie Wallen, Warsaw; one stepson: Thad (Shannon), Albion; and one stepdaughter: Tara McClone, Palestine; three brothers: Claude (Martha) Wallen, Warsaw; Charles (Carolyn) Wallen, McDowell, Ky.; and Don (Terri) Wallen, Pikeville, Ky.; and six grandchildren.

His parents and one sister: Betty Jo Ramey, preceded him in death.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Warsaw Family Worship Center with pastor and long-time friend William Whitaker officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Warsaw Family Worship Center. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Warsaw Family Worship Center, Warsaw.