Reverend Billy Guy Vestal

The Rev. Billy Guy Vestal, 94, of Penny Farms, FL went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Billy was born on July 21, 1928 in Abingdon, Virginia to Eugene Clark, Sr. and Ollie Pearl (Kestner) Vestal. The Rev. Vestal graduated from Emory and Henry College in Virginia and received an M.Div from Drew University. He was an Ordained Elder in the New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church serving as the lead pastor in many churches throughout the conference from 1954 until his retirement in 1991. The Rev. Vestal was known for his compassion, his generosity, his great big smile, visiting the sick and elderly, and holding the hand of the dying. His love for the Lord and his family will always be remembered. Billy served his country in the United States Air Force. Billy is now reunited with his wife and ministry partner of 61 years, Phyllis, his brother, and all of his Kestner Aunts and Uncles that he was raised alongside after the death of his mother at the age of two. In addition to his parents and his loving wife, Phyllis, he was preceded in death by a son in law, Jeffrey Dickman, brother, EC Vestal Jr. and his wife Joann. Survivors include his children, Nathan Vestal (Cheryl) of Wallingford, CT. Kristine Galasyn (James) of Saco, ME. Melissa Dickman (Stephen Cowles) of Ellington, CT. Jennifer Moore (Barry) of Lynchburg, VA. Grandchildren: Elizabeth Chirico (Anthony), Stefanie Vestal (Amanda), Thomas Vestal (Danielle), Matthew Galasyn (Andrea), Gregory Galasyn (Amanda), Jeffrey Galasyn (Isabella), Heather Hanscom (Thomas), Jacob Moore (Kristen), and Bradley Moore (Caroline). Also surviving Billy are nine great grandchildren and two more that will be born later this year. Dad, Grandpa, Pop Pop was dearly loved and admired. "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant, Well Done!" A service of death and resurrection will be held at Penny Memorial Church on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with inurnment to follow at Penney Farms Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the PRC residents fund, Penney Retirement Community, 3495 Hoffman Street, Penney Farms, FL, 32079. Arrangements under the care of Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1811 Idlewild Avenue, SR 16, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284-9696. www.helmgallagherfh.com
Cemetery
Penney Farms Cemetery
SR 16 W
Penney Farms FL 32079
US
Funeral Service
Friday, October 20, 2023
10:00 AM -
Penney Memorial Church
4465 Poling Blvd
Penney Farms FL 32079
US
Funeral Home
Helm - Gallagher Funeral Home - Green Cove Springs
1811 Idlewild Avenue
Green Cove Springs FL - 32043
US
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