Ralph “R.G” Gibbon Willey
December 25, 1923 ~ June 18, 2013
R.G. Willey, Jr., 89, of Enfield, passed away on June 18, 2013 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born December 25, 1923 in Enfield, the son of the late Ralph G. and Ruth N. Willey. He was also preceded in death by his son, Steven Michael Willey.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Arnette V. Willey; two sons, Ralph Gibbon Willey III and wife Lottie B. Willey of Rocky Mount and Carl Malcolm Willey and wife Carol C. Willey of Nashville; three grandchildren, Paul Willey, Courtney Willey and Blake Willey; as well as many nieces and nephews.
RG was a life-long resident of Enfield. He served in World War II and following the war, he returned home where he farmed until his retirement. He was an active member in his community and was a Past Master of the Enfield Masonic Lodge #447, a member of the Sudan Temple and numerous other civic organizations. He was a life time member of Eden United Methodist Church.
RG loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending weekends at Lake Gaston with family during retirement. He was also an avid golfer and spent many afternoons on the golf course.
The family will receive friends 4:00pm - 6:00pm Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Carl and Carol, You are in our thoughts and prayers, Helen and Phil.
From all that Courtney told me about Mr. Willey he sounded like an amazing and caring man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Brittany Iery
I’m sorry for your loss, I enjoyed helping Mr Willey . Tewonna Hinton CNA from Gentiva Health
I am so sorry for your loss Carl, Carol & Blake. We love you!
Ralph and Family Our sincere condolences for your loss. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories be many as you go forward in the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
To the family of Mr. R.G Willey, I would like to express my sincere condolence for your loss! Certainly Mr. Willey will be missed! Losing someone we love in can be the hardest experience we go through, but we are not left alone in how to cope with it! The Most High(Ps 8318) provides hope and comfort through his word(2 Cor. 13-5)! The enemy death that effects us all, will be brought to a complete end(1 Cor.1526)! How comforting it is to know that we have the opportunity to see our loved ones again(John 528, 29)! All this will be done under God’s Kingdom(Mt 69, 10)! May your family have peace and be comforted by meditating on the wonderful promises of the Most High God! J. Hunter email[emailprotected]
As we make our journey through this life, death is our final battle. Whenever I am troubled, & lost in deep despair, I bundle all my troubles up & go to God in prayer. I tell him I am heartsick & lost & lonely, too, That my mind is deeply burdened & I dont know what to do But I know he loves me & I humbly ask if in his love hell calm my heart, for me& then I just keep quiet & think, only thoughts of peace & if I abide in stillness my restless murmurings cease. (Ps.3418) (John 316) Due to the ramson sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we know that we have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. The Bible gives us hope, over & over again. Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me, though he dies, will come to life again. (John 1125) Jesus also said I am the vine & my Father is the cultivator. (John 151) The Bibles tells us that there will be no more tears, no pain, or sickness & death will be no more. (Rev. 213,4) What a wonderful time, we can look forward to, seeing our loved ones once again