George William “Bill” Eller, Jr., age 85, of Nottingham, PA, died peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, after a short illness. Bill was born on July 10, 1937, in Drumore Township, Pennsylvania, the son of the late George and Genevieve Eller. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Brinton) Eller; four children – Donnie and his wife, Dorothy; Barbara and her husband, Bill Gehrlein; Tommy and his wife, Tracie; Sandy and her husband, Ed Costello; 13 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 11 brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John. Bill graduated from Rising Sun High School in 1955. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard, where he served for three years. In 2001, he retired from a long career at Penn Fuel Gas and, with his beloved wife, Mary Lou, traveled extensively, ultimately visiting all 50 states. Bill loved his family and was especially devoted to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He inspired in his family a love of his favorite outdoor activities – traveling, fishing, camping, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, and playing golf. He had an extensive knowledge of how to fix anything, and he enjoyed using that knowledge to help his family whenever he had the opportunity.
Bill’s life was a reflection of his faith in Jesus all the way until the end. He was a member of Auburn Regular Baptist Church. He also served as a Deacon for his church and as Secretary of the Mountain Union Baptist Association. Visitation will be held Monday, January 9, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at Edward L. Collins Funeral Home, 86 Pine Street, Oxford, PA. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church, 303 W. Christine Rd., Nottingham, PA, with a visitation at 10:00 a.m. and a luncheon at the church following the graveside service. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Oxford, PA. On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com. Comments are closed.
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