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WILLIAM ECHOLS Obituary

Echols, William Frank "Bill", age 79, a resident of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Echols, Effie Echols Gaddy and Larkin Gaddy; grandson, Aaron Echols and brothers, William Echols, Clarence Echols and Nelson Gaddy. Bill is survived by his wife, Mae Echols; sons, Billy (Gisele) Echols, Mike (Carol) Echols and daughter, Donna (Mark) Matthews; grandsons, Brandon (Stephanie) Echols, Bryan Echols, Nathan Echols, Josh (Laura) Matthews and Will Matthews; brother, Tommy (Anne) Gaddy; sisters, Velma (Frank) Carter and Carolyn Gaddy; sisters-in-law: Marie Echols and Ludie Gaddy; nieces and nephews and beloved pets Sophie and Sissy. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service which will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alabama Heritage Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephew David Gaddy. Condolences may be offered at

www.alabamaheritagefh.com.

Published by Montgomery Advertiser from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2013.
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Mae and family, we just learned about Mr Bill today, and are very sorry, we have good memories of being with yall traveling. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Kay & Tommy Scott

March 23, 2013

sorry for your loss.love you all.

irene and lester gaddy

February 25, 2013

our prayers & thoughts are with you during this time,my our Lord confort you in during this time...Friends at Collier Ford.

Gary Mann

February 25, 2013

I am sorry for your loss , he will truly be missed by all who knew him ...

Keith Norman

February 24, 2013

Billy, Gisele, Mae, Bryan, Brandon -- and all -- we are so very sorry for your loss and are thinking of you at this time.

February 23, 2013

Remembering the good times we had together a few years ago and the many phone conversations with Bill in recent years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Russell and Sharon Dimmick

Russell and Sharon DIMMICK

February 23, 2013

Our thoughts and condolences are with you
at this sad time.

Elaine & Olivia Martin

February 22, 2013

Thinking and remembering the friendship
that Bill and Pete Donnell had for many years.

Doris Donnell Mezick

February 22, 2013

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