John Otto Graham Billy

John Otto Graham Billy, 73, of Reston, Virginia, passed from this life on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was the loving husband of Mary Talley Billy.

Born on January 20, 1951, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late John Martin Billy and Margaret (Myers) Billy Lease.

He was a 1969 graduate of Frederick High School, and received a degree in sociology from Washington & Lee University in 1973. John continued his education and received his masters and doctorate degrees in sociology/demography from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

John was a demographer in population research with the Battelle Memorial Research Institute in Seattle, Washington and Arlington, Virginia.

John was known for his rigorous work ethic coupled with an ardent desire to continue learning. As a loving parent and grandfather, he instilled that passion in his dear son and precious granddaughter. Family meant everything to him.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Clay, daughter-in-law Kirsten, granddaughter Sophia, sister Constance Vogt Nichols (husband Bill), nephews Douglas VogtZehr (wife Darcy) and Michael Vogt, and numerous cousins including Lana Thompson.

John was predeceased by his parents and numerous aunts and uncles especially Ella Mae Ramsburg.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A., 1621 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick, MD, with a memorial service to begin at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Tim May will officiate. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to your favorite charity.

Inurnment will be private.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.