William Thomas Gulledge Jr.

William "Bill" Thomas Gulledge Jr., 77, of Bridgeville, Del., formerly of Pageland, died Sept. 11, 2021, after a long and courageous fight against a chronic illness.
Raised on a large farm near Pageland, Bill developed a love for outdoors and agriculture.
He graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics.
He was employed by O.A. Newton & Son, in Bridgeville, Del., for 30 years, serving as the general manager of the Newton Home Division.
He was the president and owner of Dual Exchange Land Co. in Bridgeville, Del., for 30 years, where he was involved with land development, new home construction and rental property management.
He was the past director of the Sussex County Board of Realtors and was an active member of the Bridgeville Lions Club, serving as president and other club positions.
He was an active IPTAY and Alumni Fund Member for Clemson University.
He was the son of the late William Thomas Gulledge Sr. and Madge Horton Gulledge of Pageland.
He is survived by his two children, William C. Gulledge of Richmond, Va., and Tammy R. Grazioli and husband, John, of Severna Park, Md., and his mother, Janet Handy Vargas of Bridgeville, Del., and two grandchildren, Nicholas Grazioli and Sophia Grazioli.
Friends can come by Baumgartner Funeral Home 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, to sign the register book and pay their respects.
A celebration of life graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Graves family cemetery at First Baptist Church of Pageland, 203 W. Pigg Street, Pageland, with Dr. Joel Dale officiating.
In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions in Bill's name to the Bridgeville Lions Club, P.O. Box 414, Bridgeville, Delaware, 19933.
Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland is assisting the Gulledge family.