Brian Wayne Billings, born July 24, 1985, took his journey home on February 5, 2025.

There was never a day that he wasn’t working. He started working at the local store when he was 17 years old through CIMC, and he continued to work at other places in customer service. He worked at Lucky Bear Casino, Ki:ma’w Medical Center, Joe’s Deli, Straight Arrow, Hoopa Mini Mart, Hoopa Elementary School and the Hoopa Grocery Store. He had a heart for giving and always wanting to help where he could. He was an ordained Assistant Minister for the Hoopa 1910 Indian Shaker Church. He traveled to Shaker churches in Washington, Oregon and California with his beloved Mama. He was always willing to take a ride and enjoyed the time spent cruising.

When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time playing video games, dice and card games with his friends and family. His culture and language were important to him and he continued to share it with those close to him and took pride in the dances. He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. He was known to many as BS Billings with his quick wit and the ability to keep a straight face even when he knew he was full of it. 

He is preceded in death by his Mama Gloria Billings, Uncle Keith Baldy, Father Floyd Billings Jr., Mother Leandra Billings, and his namesake Uncle Wayne Grant. 

He is survived by his only son Brian “Beans” Billings II, his Grandma Vi Masten, his uncles Oscar “Tyke” Billings (Lori), Richard Billings, Ed Masten, Elrod Masten (Susan), Hank Masten, Thomas Masten, his aunts Terry “Suzie” Hall (Rick) and Debbie Billings-Baldy, his brothers; James “Scuffer” Rickaby (Kristen), Floyd “Cowboy” Billings (Amber); his Sisters; Gina Rickaby-Cote’ (Jeremy), Jacklin Billings, Darcy Padilla (Brian) and Ruby Mularky (Mikey) along with numerous nephews and nieces. 

Pall Bearers: Cowboy Billings, Brian Padilla Jr., Mikey Mularky, Adam Martin, Dana Chisum Jr., Lyle Elvis Baldy Jr., Leroy Baldy, James McCovey, Lance Teodecki, David Ruiz Sr., Ricky Hall, Alex Bristol, Jeremy Cote’, David Ruiz Jr., Darius Ruiz, Thomas Billings, Trystan Billings and Torin Billings.

Honorary Pall Bearers: Oscar “Tyke” Billings, Richard Billings, Ronnie Robbins, Ed Masten, Elrod Masten, Hank Masten, Thomas Masten, Rick Hall, Mike Mularky, Robbie Morrill, Gabe Cervantes, Jody Jackson, Tyson Dempewolf, Infallible Ausenbauer, Warren Tamerius and Anthony Risling, 

There will be a wake at his residence on Telescope Road Friday, February 14, 2025 starting 6 p.m. Funeral Services Saturday February 15, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Neighborhood Facilities, officiated by Rodney E. Vigil Sr. Burial immediately following to be held at Bald Hill Family Cemetery and Reception will be at the Fire Hall.

Arrangements are under the care of Paul’s Chapel, Arcata.

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