William Gordon Gehring or known to many as Bill or Billy, was born August 15, 1937 being 81 years old and passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. He was at peace with his God. He was the son of the late Homer and Sally Richards Gehring.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila of 53 years and beloved pet, Becky; 5 children, William Lee Gehring, Melissa (Mike) Dolen, Cindy Flynn (Nick Porten), Malcolm (Peggy) Gehring, and Andrew (Micha) Gehring; Grandchildren, Sondria (Matt) Sadler, Andrea (Anthony) Hughes, Alesha (Brad) Baldock, Atisha (Brent) Gregory, Benjamin (Sharla) Dolen, Valyssa (Allen) Ehredt, Emmalee Dolen, Kyle (Megan) Gehring, and Kameron, Kooper & Kayden Gehring; Great-Grandchildren, Alexander & Emily Sadler, Trinity & Trevon Hughes, Braxton & Brody Baldock, Peyton & new baby girl on the way Gregory, Hollie Dolen, and Allen Carter Ehredt; 1 sister, Sherry Threet; 2 brothers, Dickie (Juanita) Gehring and Joe (Jonnie) Gehring; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: one sister, Nancy Corder; and two brothers, Donald Gehring & Martin Gehring.

He served his country in the Air Force. Over the years he was a construction worker and a farmer. He liked going to his grandchildren's ballgames and to auctions where he tried to get there early, and was usually the last to leave with a well-packed load.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 5, 2019 between 1 pm – 3 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 3 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Elk Spring Cemetery. Military honors will be performed by our local DAV Chapter 105.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.