of Yellville, AR
August 23, 1935 - March 14, 2020
Billy Ray Gilley, age 84, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Saturday March 14, 2020 in Gassville, Arkansas.
Billy was born August 23, 1935 in Yellville, Arkansas to the late Bascom and Ethel (Bogle) Gilley. He had worked as a logger, and he worked as a bus driver for Y-S Schools for fourteen years. He enjoyed working on cars.
Mr. Gilley is survived by his wife Margaret of the home; one son: Steven Ray Gilley (Susan) of Valley Springs, Arkansas; two stepsons: Avery Hensley of Yellville, Arkansas; Michael Hensley of Summit, Arkansas; two daughters: Cheryl Lynn Burris of Briarcliff, Arkansas; Tina (Bryan) Burleson of Gulf Port, Mississippi; one sister Shirley Baker (Billy Charles) of Seattle, Washington; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Linda, his sister Floy Stephens, his brothers: Doy Gilley, and Coy Gilley; his son Jeffrey Dale Gilley; and his stepsons: Sean Eric Hensley and Christopher G. Hensley.
A memorial service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, March 21, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church in Yellville, Arkansas with Pastor Blake Brinegar officiating.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Yellville.
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13 Condolence(s)
Shirley Suzie Gilley Baker
Monday, March 23, 2020
Steve, Cherie, and Tina I am so sorry you lost your Dad, he always loved you. he is at peace now and joking around with your mom Linda, his siblings and parents, I loved my brother so very much, have missed him terribly, he loved me I know, I also have missed all of you and your Mother and Jeff. I am just so sorry we lived so far from each other. If you or anyone wants to get in touch us my cell # is 206 790 7549 or by my email.
John C. AdamsSteve
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Steve and Susan,
We are thinking of you today, even tho health reasons keep you from attending the service we know that does not take away the pain of loosing a parent.
Prayers for you Steve and your family today and always.
love, John and Mable
Steve Gilley
Friday, March 20, 2020
Steve would like to thank everyone for their condolences. With his lymphoma diagnosis he does not feel safe attending the service. He and his family appreciate you all.
Tina Burleson and Family
Friday, March 20, 2020
My family wants to thank everybody for their sincere condolences for the loss of our Dad. He will be missed greatly. He was a good man and a great Dad who did his best for me and my two brothers and sister after the loss of our Mom. We Love you Daddy!
Tracy Newton
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Was very funny to listen to as a kid spent a many a day out at gilleyville growing up.
Rita Mahannah
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
May God be with the family!
Steven and Clarence Morrow
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers go out to this family, Bill and his family always treated me like family.
Phil Pulis
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
So very sorry to hear this. Prayers for the whole family.
Judy Smith
Monday, March 16, 2020
Margaret,Cheri,Tina and Steve, I am so sorry to here this,my thoughts and Prayers are with your whole family.Uncle Bill was a very special Uncle to me.
Dee Williams
Monday, March 16, 2020
Margaret...I am SO sorry to hear of Bill's passing. When we chatted in Walmart I so hoped he would return to good health. Please accept sincere condolences from me and Hasty, and know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann Barnett
Monday, March 16, 2020
Margaret I am so sorry to hear of Bill’ s passing. May he Rest In Peace. God bless you and your family.
Roger Barrett
Monday, March 16, 2020
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