JAMIE L. BILLINGS

RUTLAND — Jamie L. Billings, age 51, passed peacefully from this life and into his heavenly home on May 07, 2025, after a long illness. Jamie was born in Burlington, Vt., on Jan. 15, 1974. He is the son of Gerald L. Billings and Bonnie (Clark) Betourney. He grew up in Middlebury where he received his public education at Mary Hogan Elementary School and Middlebury Union High School.

Aside from being active in sports during high school, Jamie enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. Jamie also had artistic talent and drew beautiful artwork, using charcoal and colored pencils as his medium. His hobby of collecting major league sports cards continued even after he became disabled in 2022. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. During high school, Jamie worked in dining services at Middlebury College; first as a dishwasher and then as prep-cook. After high school he worked as the Assistant Park Ranger at Branbury State Park and during the winter months he operated the Skyeship gondola at Killington Ski Resort.

In 2006, Jamie entered the ministry at Teen Challenge in Johnson, Vt., where he was a student for 18 months. Jamie was mentored and discipled by the leadership at Teen Challenge. During his time at Teen Challenge Jamie gave his heart to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He graduated from Teen Challenge in 2008 in Brockton, Mass. After graduation he served at Teen Challenge in Newark, N.J., where he mentored and discipled a house of 12 men for 18 months. He was then called to serve as House Manager at Covered Bridge Recovery Ministry in Saint Johnsbury, Vt. After leaving Covered Bridge, Jamie returned to his love of cooking and serving good food. He became the head cook and restaurant manager at the Coffee Corner in Montpelier, where he worked for several years. He later worked in various restaurants in Chittenden and Addison Counties until his health declined and he became disabled in 2022.

As we reflect on Jamie’s life, we are reminded of his resilience and strength. He faced challenges with grace, never losing hope in the promises of God and His eternal love.

Surviving are his mother, Bonnie and stepfather, Michael Betourney of Salisbury; his brother, Jason Billings of Shoreham; his father, Gerald L. Billings of Middlebury; a stepbrother, Jason Betourney (Heather) of Bridport; a stepsister, Heather (Bobby) LaPorte of Leicester; his two nephews Crosby and Langston Billings Chamberlain of Ferrisburgh; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A funeral service will be held on May 31, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Whiting Community Church, 7 North Main Street in Whiting. Following the service, there will be a luncheon and refreshments for family and friends in the fellowship hall. A private graveside service and burial will be in West Salisbury Cemetery at a later date.

Funeral arrangements by Miller & Ketcham in Brandon. Memorial gifts can be made to Teen Challenge of Vermont, 1296 Collins Road, Johnson, VT or to Covered Bridge Recovery Ministry, 184 Pearl Street, Saint Johnsbury, Vt. ◊