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Billy Eugene GOURLEY

1944 - 2017

Billy Eugene GOURLEY obituary, 1944-2017, Tucson, AZ

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Desert Sunset Funeral Home

3081 W. Orange Grove Road

Tucson, Arizona

Billy GOURLEY Obituary

GOURLEY, Billy Eugene of Tucson, AZ, July 3, 1944 -August 5, 2017. Billy will be remembered with a heart more precious than gold, loving father, faithful friend, biscuit maker, rattlesnake wrangler, mule rider, creator, dancing fanatic, lover of westerns, generous soul and a true gentleman. Billy is survived by loving companion and princess of nine years, Ruthie Romero; son, Troy Gourley; daughters, Kim Snyder and Brenda Machado; loyal brother, Bobby Gourley; precious mother, Pauline Hays. Owner/Operator Quail Canyon Golf Course and Wild Bill's Steakhouse and Saloon. In 2014, was unable to continue work due to illness; did continue to live life and travel with family. Billy volunteered time to the Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee and served as the Sec. and Chairman for a term. He cherished those times and was respected by many. Memorial Service to be held Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., Calvary Christian Fellowship on N. Commerce Dr., Tucson. Memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association or Tucson Rodeo Parade Comm. Arrangements by DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Aug. 20, 2017.

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Ellen Harrington

October 3, 2017

Bill, I will never forget the time you tried to corral a pea hen in my backyard!
Try as you and a friend did, the pea hen decided to go vertical and escape your clutches! You are awesome! Great memories you are one of a kind

Carlene Kron

September 20, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a real gentleman.

September 12, 2017

Sincere condolences. Bill and Sharon Doublin Knight

New Year's 2012 at Wild Bill's

Dutch Swaim

August 21, 2017

Fr Hydock

August 21, 2017

Billy I enjoyed playing at your golf course and was pleasure knowing you.

Bit Devine

August 20, 2017

may the grass be belly high, and the trails wide and smooth...

Slán Abhaile, Billy...

You ride for the Master's brand now

Larry Beach

August 20, 2017

I truly enjoyed knowing Bill. Great memories of dancing at Wild Bill's. RIP my friend!

Marcie Burgess

August 20, 2017

So sad to hear. Great person. Will he missed by many. Prayers for families.

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Oct

7

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Calvary Christian Fellowship

N. Commerce Dr., Tucson, AZ

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Desert Sunset Funeral Home

3081 W. Orange Grove Road, Tucson, AZ 85741

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