OSCEOLA — William T. "Tom" Gilley Jr., 70, of Osceola, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018, at Elkhart Hospice House.

He was born Jan. 13, 1948, to the late William T. and Beulah (Harmon) Gilley Sr.

Surviving are four children, William T. Gilley III, Kim (Chris) Miller, Amanda (James) Curry and Tiffany Armstrong; brother Robert (Janine) Gilley; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and longtime companion, Linda Vasser.

His brother Jimmy Gilley preceded him in death.

Tom worked as a welder for Bock and retired from Bull Moose Tube Co.

He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War serving from 1967 until 1971.

Tom enjoyed bowling and stock car racing.

Private family visitation was followed by cremation.

Arrangements are under the care of Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.