Gerald William Gill Sr. AKA Bear Killer, of Raeford, died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital at the age of 79.
He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on August 14, 1935 to the late Edward and Mary Adams Gill.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Gill and his siblings, Jessie Gill, Wayne Gill, Peggy Sue Lufesy, Lois Rachel Gill, Georgie Rebecca Gill, Mary G. Wade and Carol G. Duncan. He was a member of Sandy Grove United Methodist Church. He was also a member and Peace Chief of Giduwah Band of Cherokee Indians.
He is survived by a son, Gerald W. Gill, Jr. AKA Storm Eagle of Raeford; a sister, Martha Hall of Roanoke; four brothers, Robert Gill of Bedford, Virginia, and Lonnie Gill, Donald Gill, Irvin Gill and his wife Doris all of Roanoke.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Judson Dunlap officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.