GURLEY, WILLIAM “BILL” EUGENE, age 30 of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, November 08, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Eugene Gurley; and grandmothers, Gloria Self and June Gurley. He is survived by his sons, Colby Herd and Jayden Gurley; mother, Karen Mardis (Dave Fischer); brothers, Michael Gurley and Kyle Mardis; grandfathers, Bill Self (Shirley) and Erskine Gurley; cousins, Kassie Webster (Lance) and Kayla Meklemburg; aunt, Cheryl Kimberly; and uncle, Jeff Self (Jenna). Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne where he was a Crew Chief on a Chinook Helicopter. After his service he worked with his uncle in the construction business. Bill was a loving son, brother and father who was loyal to a fault. His family will celebrate his life on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 4-6 PM at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel.