William "Sammy" Gale

William “Sammy” Gale, 70, of Darien, Georgia departed this life Thursday, April 5, 2018 at South East Georgia Health Systems. Mr. Gale was born in Darien February 8, 1948 to the late William Everette Gale and the late Brunice Elizabeth Howard Gale. He was a 1966 graduate of Darien High School. Mr. Gale was employed with Georgia Pacific from which he retired after 29 years.

Mr. Gale was a member of Darien City Fire Department, McIntosh Fire Department, Bill Smith Hunting Club, The Boy Scouts #219, and the United Methodist Church in Darien. Mr. Gale was an avid hunter, fisherman and cook. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and he leaves many fond memories that will be cherished by all.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years Elenore Doll Gale of Darien, a son Paul Gale and wife Tabatha of Darien, a daughter Beth Gale Reddish and husband Johnboy of Ludowici, two grandsosn, John Reddish, V, and Gabe Gale, a granddaughter, Karon Gale, three brothers, Frankie Gale of Darien, Wayne Gale of Sylvania, GA, Pete Davis of Camden, sister, Ann Parker of Blythe, GA, and a uncle Kenneth Gale, and several cousins and other family members. Preceded in death by his parents Everett and Bruncie Gale.

Family will receive friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday April 8, 2018 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, 3321 Glynn Ave., in Brunswick.

A funeral service will be held at the Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church, Monday, April 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Tim McGowen and Reverend Lori Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in St. Andrews cemetery in Darien.

Active pallbearers are David Ryals, Glenn Townsend, Rusty Lamb, Ronnie Smith, Tommy Douglas, Thomas Lynn, Justin Lamb and Kelly Lamb.

Honorary pallbearers are Dr. James S. Snow, Sheriff Steve Jessup, Bill Smith Hunting Club, Toby O’Quinn, Darien Fire Department, McIntosh County Fire Department, Jerry Jaroski, Troy Davis, David Stevens, Bruce Lowie, David Lucas, Georgia Pacific Bestwall Employees, Pete Davis, Billy Ginn, Joe Poppell, Bruce Collins, Max Collins, Dennis Goodrich, Mike Townsend, Kent Rozier, Irvin Davis and Mike Alford.

The family has requested that in lieu of customary remembrances, memorials may be made to United Methodist Church of Darien, C/O Building Fund, 201 Franklin Street, Darien, Ga. 31305