Birth date: Jun 16, 1948 Death date: Jul 5, 2018
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Billy Junior Gillenwater, Sr., 76, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 5, 2018, at his residence.He was born in Fort Blackmore, VA and had lived in Kingsport most of his life. Mr. Gillenwater was a retired roofer with Gillenwater Brothers Roofing. He was a member of Apostolic Revival Center, Gate City, VA.Mr. Gillenwater enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and loved spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend.He was preceded in death by his parents, Caldwell and Lilly Lane Gillenwater; siblings, Wanda Oaks, L.C. Gillenwater, Homer Gillenwater and Carroll Gillenwater.Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Suzie Darlene Fenter Gillenwater; children, Betty Morelock, Beverly Fink (Robbie), Billy Gillenwater (Donna) and Bobby Gillenwater (Cora); grandchildren, Tabitha Russell (Caleb), Tiffany Morelock, Robbie Fink, Jr., Robyn Fink Light (Alex), Hunter Gillenwater, Harlee Gillenwater, Logan Gillenwater, Elijah Brady Gillenwater, Chloe Reese Gillenwater, Zoe Ryleigh Gillenwater and Emmett Allen Gillenwater; great grandchildren, Ryder Russell and Warren Russell; sisters, Shirley Dixon (Pastor Leonard), Shelby Thacker (Assistant Pastor Charlie), Liz Barnette, Peggy Bailey, Nellie Hutson (Tommy) and Joann France (Jason); brothers, J.C. Gillenwater, Norman Gillenwater (Donna) and Fred Gillenwater and fiancé, Ada; best friends, Don and Doris Woods and several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 11 am – 1 pm Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Apostolic Revival Center, 2132 Nickelsville Hwy, Gate City, VA.A Funeral Service will follow at 1pm with Pastor Leonard Dixon and Assistant Pastor Charlie Thacker officiating. Mary Ann Williams will be singing.A Graveside Service will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Fred Gillenwater, Jr. Fink, Alex Light, Don Woods, Erick Salyer, Tommy Hutson and Chad Stokes and Mark Sexton.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Billy Gillenwater, Sr. and his family has been entrusted to Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.Read Obituary
We have known Bill and Suzie for 4 years now. Bill always had a smile on his face and Suzie as well. Brad and I send our thoughts and love to Suzie and the family. I'm gonna miss seeing him every week mowing the lawn smiling his big bright smile. Healing thoughts and hugs sent from our home to Suzie and the family.
Michelle and Brad Biglin.
BILL WAS MY BROTHER IN LAW HE WILL BE WELL MISSED EVERYTIME YOU SEEN HIM HE HAD A BIGGGGGGGGG SMILE ON HIS FACE WAS A VERY HAPPY MAN . HE HAD A HEART OF GOLD AND NEVER HEARD HIM HAVE A BAD THING TO SAY ABOUT ANYONE , YOU WILL BE SO MISSED RIP BILL WE LOVE AND WILL MISS YOU SO
Bill was my uncle. You never saw him without a smile on his face. Whether he was in pain or whatever he was going through, he would smile through it for everyone. I had the pleasure of seeing him every Sunday at church and we went on so many vacations together growing up. Him, Suzie, Bobby, my parents, and I will always hold those memories dear. He had the biggest heart and always would lend a helping hand. I know he’s in Heaven now and it gives us peace to know he’s in a better place, but oh how we will miss him. I will look back every Sunday and I will miss seeing his smiling face back there in church. Rest In Peace Uncle Bill, although this journey here on earth is over, your everlasting life has just begun. Walk those streets of gold and wait for us to get there as we will shout and praise the Lord together when he calls the rest of us home.
Our sincere condolences to you Susie and Family. Our prayers are with you.
First I want to say how much I'm going to miss my brother he had a heart of gold....I use to go to Myrtle Beach with him and Susie, my brother homer and his wife, my sister Shelby and her husband Charlie, my sister Shirley and her husband Leonard. We had the best times ever. I would also going to Roan Mountain camping with him and Susie; then I got where all that stopped. Things change in life. Bill and Susie started going to church; they went to pastor Leonard Dixon's and wife Shirley's church. Been going there for 20 years; then last 10 months I gave my life over to God and attended the same church and I always look to see if Bill and Susie and Norm was there. Oh God, the church is going to feel empty without him sitting there. I love all my family to heaven and back. God we love you so much for sharing him with us all these years. Now you have a blessed angel among you in heaven. He is happy now.
I was sorry to read about Junior dying. I have known him many years. My prayers are with each one of his family, I know he will be missed. Don Gray
So sorry for your loss. I knew Bill from working at Small World Daycare for Suzie. May God hold you all in his arms and take care of your pain.
Joann, we are so very sorry for your brother passing away. Paul just called and told us this morning. We are so happy he is with His Savior now and free from pain and suffering. So glad to hear that your sister, Liz, got saved before he passed away, so that he knew about her surrenderig to the Lord. You are an inspiration to all of us at Red Hill Freewill Baptist. We love you and your family...still miss Bootie, BUT we will see them all again! Praise God for His wonderful Promises!
Lit a candle in memory of Billy Junior Gillenwater, Sr.
