Donald Stephen Billue

Donald S. Billue, age 91, of Keytesville, MO, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Pioneer Nursing Home in Marceline, MO. Donald was born on July 13, 1935, in rural Salisbury, MO to Robert and Minnie (Baldridge) Billue. He was the fifth of ten children.

Donald was a member of the Lions Club in Keytesville, MO. He was in Law Enforcement from 1963-1985. He was Chief of Police in Salisbury, MO from 1963-1968, then Chief Deputy of the Chariton County Sheriff’s Office from 1969-1976. He was elected Sheriff of Chariton County, MO from 1976-1984. He was a member of the Retired Missouri Sheriff’s Association of which he was president from 1983-1984.

Prior to law enforcement, Donald drove trucks and owned and operated a filling station in Salisbury, MO with his brother. In 1985, he moved to Sikeston, MO where he worked as a security guard, managed multiple housing complexes, and owned and operated a lawn mowing company for several years before retiring and moving back home in 2016.

Donald loved spending time with his family. His family will always remember his generosity, his love of recipe books, a good western, and all things John Deere. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and enjoyed auctions where he often added items to his many collections.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Daniel Billue, Louis Billue, and Kenneth Billue; his sisters, Lovetta Billue, Louvina McSparren, and Linda Fuss; his brother-in-laws Alred Tillotson, Clifford McSparren, and Charlie Fuss; his daughter Debra Sue Billue; his beloved grandchildren Rachel Billue and Dalton McGuire.

Donald is survived by his brothers Wayne (Martha) Billue and Cecil (Thelma) Billue; his sister Annabelle Tillotson; his daughters Tammy Atterbury, Susie McGuire, and Janice (Randy) Pearman; his grandchildren Christopher (Becky) Kendrick, Corey (Erika) Atterbury, Caitlyn (Cory) Jolliffe, Zeth (Courtney) McGuire, Bill (Becky) Pearman, LaVena (Rick) Jones; his great-grandchildren Emma (Caiden) Bailey, Kamryn Kendrick, Nora and Imogen Atterbury, Aubrey, Dawson, and Boone Jolliffe, Zoey McGuire, Kristen (Cody) Hall, Spencer (Hailey) Bloss, and Brayden Sanders; four great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Woods Baptist Church, 39548, Pleasant Woods Road, Salisbury, Missouri, 65281. Inurnment will be held privately for the family at Prairie Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated to: Prairie Valley Cemetery, Attention to: Robin Lamb, 39174 Little Creeke road, Salisbury, MO, 65281.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Pathway-Millard Family Funeral Chapel, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, MO 65270 (660)263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com.