of New Blaine, AR
April 26, 1938 - February 6, 2019
Bill M. Gandy, 80, a resident of New Blaine died on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, in New Blaine.
He was the son of the late Texie Virginia Gamel and Rolin Lee Gandy. He was proceeded in death by siblings, Guy E. Gandy, Ruby Moon, Leroy Gandy, O.C. "Smokey" Gandy, George Wesley Gandy, Travis Ray Gandy, Ernest Gene Gandy, Ernestine Hastings, and Jocie Lee Gandy.
He was a driller for Parker Drilling Company of Odessa, Texas; retired from Dow Chemical Company of Russellville and East Logan County Water Association. He was a deacon of First Baptist Church of Scranton.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Bonita Gandy of the home; one son, Tony Gandy and wife, Cindy of Paris; one daughter, Misty Knoles and husband, Chris of New Blaine; one sister, Bonnie Burris of Shawnee, Okla. and five grandchildren: Amanda Elsken, Brittany Gandy, Brooke Knoles, Rebecca Elsken and Linzey Knoles.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2019, at Roller Funeral Home of Paris.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the First Baptist Church in Scranton with Rev. Jan Akins and Rev. Franklin Piercey officiating. Burial will follow at Horn Cemetery in Midway under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris.
Pallbearers will be Scott Parker, Kelly Parker, Kirk Oates, Logan Oates, Ronny Gandy, Randy Blaschke, Ted Burris and Bobby Gandy. Honorary Pallbearers will be George Harrison, James Thompson, Spencer Cox, Chris Knoles, Stephen Foster and Bill Ahne.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.
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34 Condolence(s)
Pat Holman Howell
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Bonita & family: SO sorry to learn of the loss of your Husband. I am thinking of you and praying for you in this difficult time.
God Bless,
Pat
Kathy Kremer Koch
Sunday, February 10, 2019
So Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
Autumn cox
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Chuck Gandy
Friday, February 8, 2019
We love you Uncle Bill Gandyâ¤... May God rest your soul in peace, you are forever in my heart and in my soul, you are now one of Gods superior Angels of Heaven indeed! you have always been an inspiration to me i can only hope to be half the Man you are! you will live in my heart and soul forever! we love you Uncle Bill Gandy! Chuck, Serenity and Journey Gandys😢â¤ðŸ˜¢ðŸ’”💔
Donna Griffin
Friday, February 8, 2019
Bonita and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Bill was a great guy. Prayers for peace, strength and comfort at this time. Take care and God bless all of you!
Roland and Chelle Gandy
Friday, February 8, 2019
Prayers and thoughts , but mostly love to you all. God bless and keep you . Fly with the angels Uncle Bill we love You.
Shirley Conroy
Friday, February 8, 2019
Dear Bonita and family,
Uncle Bill was such a wonderful man and I will dearly miss him. I know he’s in very good company in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Love you!💔ðŸ’
Bill Millard
Friday, February 8, 2019
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you close at this time. Bill Millard
Bob & Diana Henderson
Friday, February 8, 2019
Were sorry to here of Bill passing we are praying for you at this time God will help you through you time of sorrow we love you Bonita,Misty. and Tony. I know Bill was a great man,uncle, and a great paw paw
Carolyn (Kirchner) Layton
Friday, February 8, 2019
So sorry for your loss. It's never easy but know he is with God watching over each and everyone of you. Prayers for you all at this difficult time
Leon & Sandra Wiggins
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Bonita, Misty, & Tony, we are so very sorry for your loss. Bill was such a wonderful man & will be greatly missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & all the family. May the Lord give you peace, comfort & strength.
Deon Selph
Thursday, February 7, 2019
So sorry for your lost, our condolences to you, Bonita and family. God grant you great peace and comfort. Deon & Oneil Selph
Debbie Stehle
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Bonita and family: Praying God and Bill will lay their hands down and give you’ll strength to get thru this difficult time.
Evelyn Hatcher
Thursday, February 7, 2019
A wonderful man! Condolences to the family!
Pat Stengel
Thursday, February 7, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss Bonita. Words cannot express...
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God‘s comfort surround you.
Pat Stengel
David, Sonya and Bristol Chilton
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Bonita, tony and Misty, we are so sorry for the loss of your husband and dad. Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers and we want you to know we love y’all. God bless you in this time of loss, David,Sonya and Bristol Chilton
Susan E. Johnson
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Bonita and Family, I am at a loss for words at Bill's passing. What an excellent fella Bill was. Never knew a stranger - so welcoming. Know that you all are in my most earnest thoughts and prayers.
Keeley Corbitt
Thursday, February 7, 2019
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for you guys.
Carri Corbitt
Thursday, February 7, 2019
So sorry to here this, but know that heaven is sweeter today. Sending love for the family and prayers for peace and comfort.
Ron & Jana Rhinehart
Thursday, February 7, 2019
We are heart broken to hear of Bill's passing. He was one of the finest men we've ever known. So sorry things like this happens to fine people like Bill.
Bobby & Bernice Davis
Thursday, February 7, 2019
May God’s amazing grace grant you healing & peace in the days ahead. So sorry for your loss. Bill would want y’all to celebrate his life & hold memories close. Hugs to all.
JaniceGattis
Thursday, February 7, 2019
SO Sorry for your loss prayers going out to the family
Donna Rogers
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Bonita and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of you and Bill when I was growing up. Much love to all of you.
Tom & Pam Schluterman
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Bonita
We are so sorry for your loss. You and Bill are wonderful people!, great neighbors and a blessing for all who know you and Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this difficult time. Call us if you need anything.
Prayers and hugs,
Tom and Pam
Schluterman
Valerie Andrews
Thursday, February 7, 2019
I am so very sorry for your lost. Tony, you and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa L Schluterman
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Bonita, Misty, Tony and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loved ones passing away. He was a great man and will be missed dearly. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Teresa Henson Schluterman
Debbie Redding
Thursday, February 7, 2019
so very sorry for your loss! he will be greatly missed.
Linda and Denny Preissinger
Thursday, February 7, 2019
We are so sorry and are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.May God give you comfort and peace.
Crystal Lipham
Thursday, February 7, 2019
My heart is just broken. Words can’t express how much you guys all mean to me and my family. Bill will be missed by so many! We love you all!
Chris & Crystal Lipham
Teresa Wells
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Bonita and Family so sorry for the loss of Bill. He was a wonderful man and we all loved him so much. All of y’all are in our thoughts and prayers
Glenda Ezell
Thursday, February 7, 2019
I am so sorry. You are all in my prayers.
Sheri Turner & Bill Elsken family
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Prayers for your family during this difficult time.
Millissia Jones
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Prayers for all of Bill's family. He was a great man! I know you all will miss him. I also know you all will treasurer all your memories of him. Keep those close to your heart!
Chris Brown
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Misty and Family - So sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. May God Bless each of you during this time of sorrow.