Funeral service for William Henry “Willie” Peal, age 79, of Columbiana, was at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Living by Faith Penecostal Church.

Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.

Visitation was Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, from 6-8 p.m. at Bolton-Letlow Funeral Home.

Mr. Peal, who entered into eternal rest Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at his home, was born Aug. 8, 1928, in Helena. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Peal, and a son, Melvin Peal.

He is survived by three sons, Herbert “Hub” Peal of Wilsonville, Ricky (Pam) Peal and David Peal both of Columbiana; 10 grandchildren, Keith Peal, Shawn (Crystal) Peal, Kim Peal, Angela Lovelady, Daniel (Crystal) Peal, Joey (Crissy) Gonzolas, Donna (Robert) Johnson, Travis Peal, Josh and Amber Chandler; 15 great-grandchildren, Adam, Cory and Raven Peal, Maria and Bethany Dawkins, Braily and Brannon Lovelady, Breanna, Brittney, and Bryleigh Peal, Levi and Devin Gonzolas, and R. J. Johnson; one great-great grandchild, Hayden Peal; one granddaughter, Nova Peal; and a host of other family and friends.

Bolton-Letlow Funeral Home directed.