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George Bills Obituary
Mr. Bills was born Sept. 25, 1932, in Newfane to Lewis Cunningham Bills and Enriqueta Inez (Cherrie) Bills, the youngest of four boys.
His family later moved to Spofford, N.H., where he attended Keene (N.H.) High School.
He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars with the U.S. Army.
He returned to Windham County in Vermont after retiring from the military around 1969. Later he relocated to Clarksville.
He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Although he had not lived in Vermont for many years, he always considered the Newfane area to be his home.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Allen Hubert Bills and Neil Cunningham Bills; and a daughter, Debra Ann Bills, who died Sept. 18, 1976, in Brattleboro, Vt.
He is survived by a brother, Edmund H. Bills of Bennington, Vt.; his first wife, Gloria Corrine Peets and their five children, Gary Neil Bills of Newport, N.C., Michael Paul Bills of Florida, George Raymond Bills of Cottonwood, Calif., and Linda Lee Merrill of Miami, Fla.; his second wife, Elisabeth Ungerath, of Clarksville, Tenn., and their daughter, Elisabeth and husband Jon Lyons of South Carolina; 12 grandchildren; three stepchildren, Thomas, Daniel, and Curtis Seigler; and several great-grandchildren.
No services were held.
His body was donated to Meharry Medical College.u
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Memories and Condolences
for George Bills
Elisabeth Lyons
August 29, 2007
Well almost a year has passed and I still miss him just as much and cry just as hard. Nothing has changed I am still grieving for him and I still say it isn't fair and I want him back. I still have a hole in my life big enough to drive a truck through. I don't know if I will ever heal from this pain.
Keith Stepp
June 14, 2007
HOUAH
Brittany Vandiver
May 22, 2007
Dear Papa, I miss you. You were very nice. You cared for others. And I will never forget you. I love you very much. Love Brittany
Thomas Storm Lyons
March 15, 2007
I love my Papa very much and miss him even more. I am glad he was my Grandpa. I will love him always.
Brandon Saling
March 15, 2007
Papa was a great man. I felt very close to him. He did a great job defending our country. I was very proud to have him as my Grandpa. I love and miss papa very very much.
Jon Lyons
March 15, 2007
It has taken me awhile to put something on here. Not because I did not want to, but because I was always unsure what to say. When Bill and I first met it was a simple me walking up to him in his truck, sticking my hand out and saying " Hi, I'm Jon. I'm the one dating your daughter." I'm still not sure what his real reaction was to that but his look was that of " what the ..." Well you can use your imagination. I had alot of respect for this man. He and I both had the army in common. Of course he would always raze me on the "New Army" compared to the "Old" but thats how we were. I looked up to the man for who he was and what he had done. Dad always told me straight and never pulled the punches. It is still hard for me to think of him not being with us physically any more. I will always see him in his chair ready to give me static on my "modern army". And me with a crack about how he was the man behind Moses giving instructions on how to part the Red Sea. That is just how we were. Thanx for all that you tried to teach and instill in me Dad. I will never forget it nor you. I will miss you and our talks. Rest In Peace Dad, you've earned it.
Elisabeth Lyons
February 25, 2007
Roses Are Red
Violets Are Blue
Noat A Day Goes By
That I Don't Think Of And Miss You!
R.I.P Daddy
I Love You!!!!
Florence Gilmore (Bills)
December 20, 2006
George Bills was a very good and kind man. I will miss him. I pray for all his family.
Charity
December 11, 2006
To a man I knew as a father, one that would make me laugh and enjoyed life to the fullest. One who never gave that up even in the end. I hope he found the peace he so rightly deserved. I will always remember what he taught me in the short time we had together on earth. My love was unspoken but strong and I hope he knew that. I love you, Dad. (Better late than never. :)
The Harding Family
December 9, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
George Bills
December 5, 2006
This is in memory of my dad
My dad was a kind and freindly man he was always quick with a smile and a wave of his hand to any one My dad gave all he had for his fellow man and for this country. He volunteered to go to Vietnam two times as he felt he was needed and in his death he still gave the only thing he had left to give to help out his fellow man he donated his body for medical school so future Doctors can become better Doctors. That was kind of man my father was. He gave it all he had right till the very end.
Laurel Ellis
December 4, 2006
My first memory of Uncle George was when I was six. He teased me by asking me if I was "sick" every time I informed him of my age. He looked so much like my father, Allen, just with lighter hair. I had lost touch with him for many years and am sorry I never was able to see him again. My sincere sympathy to Liz and all my cousins. I would love to hear from any of you.
Elisabeth Lyons
November 14, 2006
It still feels like it was just yesterday when I was informed we had lost him. I still cry nightly. I don't know if I will ever get past this. I miss you Daddy and I am so sorry I wasn't there when you needed me most. I love you with all my heart and always will. I am counting the days til I see you again. Til then keep my seat warm for me. And tell all our relatives there with you hello for me.
Katina Ethridge
November 10, 2006
I will always associate my grandfather with seeing a chicken running around with his head cut off when I was 11 years old. He was a tall and strong man, this is the way I will always remember him.
To my family, I am sorry our lost. Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep in touch.
Love, Katina Bills-Ethridge
Judy and Mike Flood
October 23, 2006
He was a good Man. We are going to miss his easy demeanor. Our Condolences.
Sonny, Robert and Claudia Joyce
October 23, 2006
He was a friend and will missed by everyone. Your Family is in our Prayers.
Matt Harbinson
October 21, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Jin & Sandra Foley
October 21, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Bob & Marie McIntyre
October 19, 2006
Our Deepest Sympathy
Shannon Witherington
October 16, 2006
What a difference when he's no longer there to give you that crooked little smile and a warm hello. I'm glad he's in a better place, but I sure do miss him!
Pam and Treebob Lovell
October 15, 2006
George was a friend and fellow veteran whom we met at the VFW. He was a true American and was a great patriot. He was reserved, yet was there if you needed a good ear or kind word. We were saddened to see him pass, yet glad that his pain and suffering had ended. To all of his family our deepest sympathy. He has lived a life that most people only dream of. It was a good life. He was a good man. He will be greatly missed by all.
Anneliese & Ronny Prosiegel
October 15, 2006
Wir druecken hiermit unser tiefstes Mitgefuehl aus und senden aus Germany unser herzlichstes Beileid.
Sandy and Harold Mason
October 14, 2006
Our Condolences
Allen Neal
October 14, 2006
In Sympathy
Dana Brandon
October 12, 2006
Bill was a very kind man. When I worked at the V.F.W. he always had nice things to say. I never heard him say a bad word about anyone. He was a dear friend to me and will be greatly missed.
Love, Dana Brando;n
DENNIS THUNANDER
October 12, 2006
Even though Bill has departed on his final deployment he will always remain in our thoughts and prayers.
DENNIS & JULIE THUNANDER
Clarksville, TN
Debbie Cole
October 11, 2006
Mr Bill was a great person and always had something funny to tell me whenever i walk in. I'm going to miss that.I have known him for many years and there will be a empty spot without him there.
Mel & April Smith
October 11, 2006
We remember Bill as a kind, quiet man, but he always had a smile for everyone. It seems strange not to see him beside Lis. He is truly missed.
Robert C. Mugridge
October 10, 2006
George Bill's was my friend for many years. He was a good, kind person, and I'll miss him very much at the VFW. God bless him.
Trudy & Ken Wright
October 10, 2006
Our love and prayers are with you.
October 10, 2006
I WROTE THIS PEOM TO HONOR MY FATHER ARMY MAN TRU AND THRU ARMY MAN WE ALL KNEW, BUT WHEN HE PUT ME UPON HIS KNEE HE SHOWED HIS KINDNESS AND THE FAITH HE HAD IN ME
THIS MAN OF HONOR MY FATHER YOU SEE HAS NOW SINCE PAST BUT I KNOW HE LOVED ME, I'LL MISS YOU DAD
LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER LINDA LEE UNTILL WE MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN YOU AND ME.I LOVE YOU DAD YOUR DAUGHTER LINDA
Jean Hammack
October 9, 2006
Jean Hammack,Red Hammack
Linda Crawford
October 8, 2006
My grandfather is a great man and he deserves to be honored for everything he has done for his family, country, and friends. I only saw him a few times, but that has not stopped me from loving him. I will await the time where I can see him in heaven for all eternity. I love you GRANDPA.
elisabeth bills
October 7, 2006
Bill was my friend lover and husband ...it has been hard living without him
Last picture ever taken.
October 4, 2006
Elisabeth Lyons
October 4, 2006
This was the last picture ever taken of my daddy.
Elisabeth Lyons
October 4, 2006
My dad was a wonderful man who would give the shirt off his back if he felt the person needed and deserved it.He was the first to help a friend in need.I will miss my daddy very very much.He was the center of my world and nothing can ever fill the void his passing has left.He was loved and respected by all who met him.He was quiet,reserved,and very respectful.I miss you daddy but I am glad the pain and suffering are over for you.You didn't deserve that.Little Lis
Gary Bills Sr.
October 3, 2006
Gloria passed away in 1989 in Keene, N.H.. George was a very private man, but quick to smile, friendly to everyone. His warmth will be missed. His eldest son, Gary.
George Bills
October 3, 2006
George R. Bills
I'll miss my dad I loved him very much.
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