Billker Johnny Thao, age 48, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Plant City, Florida. He was born in the town Phaa Samoo, to Chong Neng Thao and Xee Vue.

He had lived in Zolfo Springs for 3 years, he graduated in 2000 from Stanford. He was a member of the Mid Florida Hmong Alliance Church. he enjoyed traveling, Cooking and Writing songs.

Billker will be remembered as a loving father, caring brother a respected person and a loving husband. He is survived by his wife Shakena Khang his children Cheenu Thao, Cheemoua Thao, Wameng Thao, Thaying Thao, and Gaosheng Thoa all from Zolfo Springs, Florida. His brothers, Kenji Thao, Ben Thao, Tommy Thao, Dang Thao, Yeng Thao, Bee Thao, Touhmong Thao, Ger Thao and a sister Nou Thao.

The visitation services will be held on February 1 & 2 from 9:00AM-8:00PM at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home Chapel, 205 N. 9th Avenue Wauchula, Florida

The funeral services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:00AM at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home 205 N 9th Avenue Wauchula, Florida.

Burial will follow at Wauchula City Cemetery at 1140 US 17 Wauchula, Florida 33873