William Gilreath

LaFAYETTE — William “Bill” David Gilreath, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving his country, Bill became a postal clerk with the U.S. Postal Service where he retired after 30 years of service. He was also a member of the LaFayette Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Lee Gilreath and Edna Fletcher Gilreath; siblings, Betty Lee Varner, Larry Joseph Gilreath, and Glenda Jeanette Wilson; and son-in-law, Jonathan Mark Brewster. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Pat Gilreath; daughter, Rebecca Gilreath Brewster; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff (Sarah) Gilreath; grandchildren, Dalton Evan Gilreath, Jackson Mark Brewster, and Graycen Lea Brewster all of LaFayette; nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Don Shields officiating. Pallbearers are Greg Varner, Eric Varner, Doug Varner, Todd Rogers, Dalton Gilreath, and Jackson Brewster. Honorary pallbearers are Donnie McClure, Curry McClure, Wayne Day, Jim Williams, Jim Rushing, and Larry Jones. Interment in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LaFayette Church of Christ Mission Fund. Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.