Billy Gene Delmar Proctor
Title
Billy Gene Delmar Proctor
Source
Willis Funeral Home
Date
May 30, 2023
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Billy Gene Delmar Proctor passed away at his home in Gallipolis on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Born January 29, 1940 in Racine, Ohio to the late William and Garnet Baker Proctor, Bill was the oldest of seven children. He graduated from Racine High School in 1958.
Surviving him are his children, Jason Proctor of Gallipolis, Deanna Proctor of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and Tammy Proctor of Gallipolis; two sisters, Helen Boyce of Pomeroy, Ohio and Beverly Lynn Creighton of Minerva, Ohio; and grandson, Jake Proctor of Gallipolis, along with several nieces, nephews, and step siblings.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine “Geri” Proctor who passed away in 2017; sister, Elizabeth Hemsley; and brothers, Tom, Michael, and David Ray.
In addition to owning and working on a farm his entire life, Bill worked as a deckhand on cargo ships on the Great Lakes. He owned and operated tractor trailers hauling for numerous companies. He worked for the Boilermakers and retired from the Painters Local 23410. His work took him all over this country.
Bill was a member of numerous organizations, holding offices in most. The Kanauga Sportsman’s Club, The Shrine Club, Masons, Elks Lodge 107, American Legion posts 23 and 27; and he was a social member of the Gallia County VFW Post 4464 and the Mason County VFW Post 9926.
Bill was a fan of Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bengals football. He loved Nascar and was a huge Dale Earnhardt fan. He enjoyed spending time in his garage whether it was working on his farm equipment or singing Karaoke. He was a doer; and even in his final days if he was not able to do things, he was always making a list of what needed to be done to take care of the farm he was so proud of.
In keeping with Bill’s wishes, he was cremated and a portion of his ashes will be spread over the farm that he loved. A headstone will be placed at Fulton Cemetery on Bunce Road to mark his final resting place.
Born January 29, 1940 in Racine, Ohio to the late William and Garnet Baker Proctor, Bill was the oldest of seven children. He graduated from Racine High School in 1958.
Surviving him are his children, Jason Proctor of Gallipolis, Deanna Proctor of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and Tammy Proctor of Gallipolis; two sisters, Helen Boyce of Pomeroy, Ohio and Beverly Lynn Creighton of Minerva, Ohio; and grandson, Jake Proctor of Gallipolis, along with several nieces, nephews, and step siblings.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine “Geri” Proctor who passed away in 2017; sister, Elizabeth Hemsley; and brothers, Tom, Michael, and David Ray.
In addition to owning and working on a farm his entire life, Bill worked as a deckhand on cargo ships on the Great Lakes. He owned and operated tractor trailers hauling for numerous companies. He worked for the Boilermakers and retired from the Painters Local 23410. His work took him all over this country.
Bill was a member of numerous organizations, holding offices in most. The Kanauga Sportsman’s Club, The Shrine Club, Masons, Elks Lodge 107, American Legion posts 23 and 27; and he was a social member of the Gallia County VFW Post 4464 and the Mason County VFW Post 9926.
Bill was a fan of Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bengals football. He loved Nascar and was a huge Dale Earnhardt fan. He enjoyed spending time in his garage whether it was working on his farm equipment or singing Karaoke. He was a doer; and even in his final days if he was not able to do things, he was always making a list of what needed to be done to take care of the farm he was so proud of.
In keeping with Bill’s wishes, he was cremated and a portion of his ashes will be spread over the farm that he loved. A headstone will be placed at Fulton Cemetery on Bunce Road to mark his final resting place.
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“Billy Gene Delmar Proctor,” Meigs County Library History Site, accessed November 26, 2024, https://history.meigslibrary.org/items/show/24426.