Billy Gene Deel
Passed: August 04, 2023
Charleston, WV
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Billy Gene Deel
Passed: August 04, 2023
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Billy Gene (born Jean) Deel, of Charleston, West Virginia died peacefully on August 4, 2023 at the age of 92.
Born January 21, 1931, he was the son of Emery B. Deel and Eula Myrtle Deel (Harrison) both deceased. He was preceded in death by his brothers Jerry Burns Deel and Almour (Smokey) Deel.
Bill was a graduate of Herndon High School, Concord College, and Duke University Seminary. He was also an Air Force veteran and served overseas during the Korean War. After graduating from Duke, Bill pastored at Coalwood United Methodist, Trinity United Methodist in Bluefield, Kee Street United Methodist in Princeton, St. Peter’s United Methodist in St. Albans, Forest Burdette United Methodist in Hurricane, and First United Methodist in South Charleston. At his retirement he was the Treasurer for the West Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Bill is survived by his wife Harriet E. Deel (Maxey), and his sons Bradford W. Deel (wife Leslie) and Conrad E. Deel (wife Susan). He is also survived by his granddaughters Ashley R. Dawe (Deel) (husband Kyle), Arianna E. Deel, and Anessa E. Deel.
Bill lived, in his words, “a life of much joy and few regrets.” He touched thousands of people in his life and he will be sorely missed by many.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Virginia Street East, Charleston.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either Christ Church United Methodist in Charleston, WV or to the Maxey/Deel Scholarship Fund at Concord University in Athens, WV.
You may send condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
6 responses to Billy Gene Deel
Marilyn Morton says:
August 29, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Harriet……..many good times with Bill, at CDOM and at Bird Club.
Don & Marilyn Morton
Rosemary Steadman (Strosnider) says:
August 26, 2023
I loved Rev. Deel. He pastored our church when I was a young adult and performed my mother’s funeral. Prayers and love to the family of this great man.
Karen Jordan Woodrum says:
August 23, 2023
I was his secretary when he was at St. Peter’s UMC in St. Albans. He was a wonderful person to work for. Prayers for his family.
Joe Wyatt says:
August 22, 2023
I knew Rev. Bill Deel when he served at Forest Burdette United Methodist Church in Hurricane. He surely was one of the most thoughtful, decent individuals I have known. My thoughts are with Harriet, Brad and Conrad and their families.
Barbara Cahill Parsons says:
August 19, 2023
Pastor Deel and Harriet were so much fun to be with camping at Pipestem. The MYF at Kee Street UMC learned so much from them and he was a great pastor. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.