Echols, William Frank "Bill", age 79, a resident of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Echols, Effie Echols Gaddy and Larkin Gaddy; grandson, Aaron Echols and brothers, William Echols, Clarence Echols and Nelson Gaddy. Bill is survived by his wife, Mae Echols; sons, Billy (Gisele) Echols, Mike (Carol) Echols and daughter, Donna (Mark) Matthews; grandsons, Brandon (Stephanie) Echols, Bryan Echols, Nathan Echols, Josh (Laura) Matthews and Will Matthews; brother, Tommy (Anne) Gaddy; sisters, Velma (Frank) Carter and Carolyn Gaddy; sisters-in-law: Marie Echols and Ludie Gaddy; nieces and nephews and beloved pets Sophie and Sissy. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service which will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alabama Heritage Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephew David Gaddy.
