James (Jim) Billings, of Millersville, Maryland passed away unexpectedly following surgery on September 23, 2020. He was born on February 19, 1944 to Martha and Russell Billings and raised in Stewartville, Minnesota.

He attended the University of Minnesota and earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry. He later attended the University of Minnesota and earned a Masters degree in Business.

He worked his entire life in finance, first for Control Data and then Commercial Credit in Minneapolis and Baltimore. Later he worked on mergers and acquisitions and financing for financial services companies from 1985 to 2000 with Kropschot Financial Services. From 2000 to the present he has worked as a real estate entrepreneur in the Baltimore Washington metro area.

Jim met and married his wife of 49 years Judy Billings in Rochester, Minnesota and they lived there a short time before moving to Baltimore in 1971, and then relocating to Apple Valley Minnesota from 1977 to 1980 before relocating to Millersville, Maryland in 1980 to raise their family.

Jim enjoyed boating and spent his summers on the Severn River with his family and friends. The Severna Park United Methodist Church was very important to Jim and he was a loyal member and volunteer.  He also loved sports and played racquetball and volleyball for the last 40 years. He loved watching sports and remained a loyal Minnesota Vikings fan. He loved to read and was interested in politics.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Billings, his children, Jennifer Billings (Maurizio) and Sarah Gronowski (Steve) and his grandchildren Maria Antonietta Dal Pino, Brooks Gronowski and Max Gronowski. He also leaves behind two brothers Russ Billings (Sharon) and Wayne Billings (Donna) and several nieces and nephews.

Jim was a special man with many friends and will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful husband and father, and his grandchildren adored him. His sense of humor, kindness and strength will be missed dearly. He was our rock and our world will not be the same without him.

A semi -private funeral will be held on September 30th @ 11:00 at Severna Park United Methodist Church. Due to Covid restrictions, there will be a 30 person limit.

Masks will be required and 6 foot social distancing seating will be observed.

A larger memorial celebration of his life will be held at a later date when we can all be together.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Severna Park United Methodist Church, 731 Benefield Road, Severna Park, Maryland 21146. Please designate your donation for: Good Samaritan Fund, Appalachia Service Project or Live Stream Technology Fund.