Billy Wayne Ogden, 65, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Billy attended Brookport Church of Christ. He was a free spirit, an avid motorcycle rider and a family man.

Billy is survived by his sons, Andrew Ray Shields and Adam Craig Shields; grandchildren, Sidney Lovett, Courtney Shields, Dayton Shields, Faith Shields, Libby Shields, and Danica Shields; sisters, Rhoda Jacobs and Sue Kendrick; brother, Ricky Owens; ex-wife, Sandra Ogden; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ogden and Flo Ogden; sister, Lori Cole; and grandparents, Mary Ehrstein and Doris Ogden.

Arrangements are entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be left at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.