of Jonesboro, AR
August 18, 1941 - September 5, 2017
William Edgar (Bill) Gallion, of Jonesboro, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the age of 76. He was born August 18, 1941 in Jonesboro to W.E. and Ola Mae (Dawson) Gallion. Bill was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He worked as a well driller for many years. He loved airplanes, church activities, woodworking, and most of all, his family.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jim Gallion.
Bill leaves behind his sweetie of 54 years, Donna (Gibson) Gallion; two sons and their wives, Mark and Rita Gallion of Jonesboro, and Eddie and Shannon Gallion of Haymarket, VA; two grandchildren, Jon Gallion and Elizabeth Gallion, also of Haymarket; a sister and her husband, Ruth Ann and Tommy Herndon of Jonesboro; and very special friends, Tony and Joyce Files of Jonesboro.
Chapel services will be 11 am Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Wynndel King and Tommy Herndon officiating. Interment will follow at Gibson Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 10 am until time of service.
The men of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, please consider either the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church or the Gibson/Bishop Cemetery, in care of Margaret Moody, 254 CR 106, Jonesboro, AR 72404.
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5 Condolence(s)
Kim Hudson Tate
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Ms. Donna, Mark, & Eddie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I prayer for God to comfort you all during this very difficult time.
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
Psalm 116:15
Rita
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Donna, you and Mr. Bill are such precious godly people, and it was always a joy anytime we got to sit visit with you. Yall were truly a God send over 10 years when we needed a place to put Noble , I don't even recall how we met, but I am so thankful that we found you and Mr Bill, and the time you let us have chickens, that was fun. Mr. Bill was one of a kind, I admired him much, and thought of him like family. I know how much your going to miss him, but I know your faith is strong, and God's Grace is even stronger! I am here always to help you in anyway I am able to help you, Love and Prayers Rita
Denise Williams Reding
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Mark, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Williams Reding
Jim Trenthem
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Mark, I saw Rita's post on FB today. My prayers are with your family.
Scott & Lorri Helberg
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Eddie & family,
Lorri and I send our sincerest condolences to you and your family. God's peace be with you as you share comfort with family and cherish the memory of the good years you shared. May he watch over you and bring comfort to you.
Scott