Billy Dee Galliher

Billy Dee Galliher, Sr., 87, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Baptist Hospital following a sudden fall at his home.

Bill was born on January 1, 1934 in Iredell County to the late John Alexander Galliher and Lillie Anne Gardner Galliher. After graduating high school, Bill went to serve in the US Army. He worked for many years at TA Sherrill Construction and later was the primary caregiver for his wife for over ten years until her passing in 2019.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Shirley Sigmon Galliher, five brothers and four sisters.

He is survived by his three children, Betty Ann Kleinhans, Jeffrey Allen Freeze (Michele), Billy Dee Galliher, Jr. (Amy), four grandchildren, Courtney McLain (Ben), Jamie Freeze, Eric Freeze, Justin Freeze and two great grandchildren, Rosie McLain and Raven McLain. Also surviving are two sisters, Rosie Galliher Adams and Janet Benfield as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Friday, August 20 at 2:00 pm at Iredell Memorial Gardens.

Memorials can be made to Hospice and Palliative care of Iredell County at 2347 Simonton Rd, Statesville, NC 28625 or Bethlehem United Methodist Church at 607 Bethlehem Rd, Statesville, NC 28677.

Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County
2341 Simonton Rd., Statesville NC 28625

Bethlehem Methodist
607 Bethlehem Rd, Statesville NC 28677