William “Bill” Cullins, 79, Salem, died on Oct. 28, 2013 at Meadow View Health & Rehab Center in Salem. Born Nov. 6, 1933, he was the son of Homer and Mary Jane (Peyton) Cullins. On Oct. 12, 1957, he married Lucy (Hayes) Cullins, who survives.
He is also survived by five sons, William A. Cullins, Gy. Sgt, Phillip A. (Lilian) Cullins, YNC Kevin D. USN (Isabel) Cullins, Charles W. SGT (April) Cullins, and M. David Cullins; one daughter, Mary F. (Mike) Eiler; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers; and five sisters.
Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Salem with Father Louis Manna officiating. Viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Salem and Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will be at the St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association. Online expressions: www.hughestaylor.net.