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William “Bill” Gene HadleyPassing: July 25, 2024

Service:

First Baptist Church of Mitchell

Funeral Service

Monday, July 29th @ 11:00

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Sunday, July 28th @ 2:00pm-6:00pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Monday, July 29th

MITCHELL- William “Bill” Gene Hadley, 87, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 25, at IU Health Bedford Hospital.

Born May 25, 1937, he was the son of William Rufus and Beryl (Mann) Hadley. He married Dolores Blanton on April 19, 1958, and she survives.

Bill was a hardworking man and started working at a young age.  He had worked at Roberts Brass in Mitchell, and later retired from both the Ford Motor Company and the Lehigh Cement Company. Bill was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Mitchell.  He loved horses, playing baseball and softball, woodworking, and being outdoors.  Bill greatly enjoyed going to watch sprint car races at Bloomington Speedway and watching his favorite NASCAR drivers, Jeff Gordon and Kyle Larson.  He was a strong family man who loved God and always put Him first. 

Survivors include his wife, Dolores Hadley of Mitchell; daughters, Terri (Roger) Lee of Mitchell, and Debbie (Brian) Pugh of Mitchell; grandchildren, Danny Gene Amstutz of Williams, Malissa Lynn (Darin) Galloway of French Lick, Dustin Abraham (Ashley) Amstutz of Mitchell, Chad (Kayla) Lee of Mitchell, Cari (Nate) Edmonson of Orleans, Whitnie (Joel) Davis of London, Ontario, Tyler (Jess) Gassman of Denver, Colorado, Hanna Pugh of Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Tevin (Haley) Amstutz, Cody (Ashleigh) Amstutz, Mariah (Trey) Heckard, Chase Heckard, Briella Amstutz, and Braylynn Amstutz, and Forrest Gassman; great-great grandchildren, Eliona Amstutz, Eddy Koch, Easton Koch, Chase Flynn, Trevin Lee, Charity Flynn, Taylor Lee, Ryder Burgan, Steven Flynn and Bryn Livingston, and soon to be baby E; siblings, Teresa Thayer of Mitchell, and Rita Nash of Mitchell.   

His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 29, at the First Baptist Church of Mitchell with Reverend Reggie Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Mitchell Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2:00p.m.-6:00p.m., Sunday, July 28, at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Monday at the church.

Memorial Gifts:  Mitchell First Baptist Church

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41 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Jimmie Atkins | Newberry SC
    Date: August 2, 2024
    Terri , So sorry for the loss of your Dad. I always respected him and he will be greatly missed. Jimmie Atkins
  2. Guest: Roy D Myers | Mesquite NV
    Date: August 1, 2024
    Dolores and girls, So sorry for your loss. I bet he and dad are so glad to see each other. I can't remember any friends of my parents that I've known longer. Much love and prayers coming your way. I love you very much!!!
  3. Guest: Linda A Conley | MITCHELL
    Date: August 1, 2024
    Debbie and family , I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a very nice person. Love and prayers.
  4. Guest: Prince Family | Mitchell Indiana
    Date: July 31, 2024
    You were a great person, and will be missed, so sorry to hear of your passing, thinking of your family! Love the Prince's
  5. Guest: Terri | Mitchell
    Date: July 29, 2024
    I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your kind words. My dad was just the best father figure any two girls could have ask for. He was such a hard worker always providing for his family. He loved us so much and taught us so much about hard work and how hard work pays off. He was truly a man of his word. He loved God. Dad was a man that didn’t always speak a lot of words but his words meant something when he spoke them. Loved that man so much. 💔💔
  6. Guest: Dana Dunbar | Mitchell
    Date: July 29, 2024
    Brenda and I were saddened to learn of Bill's passing. We both thought a great deal of Bill and think he and Delores as wonderful people. We offer our deepest sympathies to Delores and the entire family. We are sorry we were not available to visit you this past weekend. We send our thoughts and prayers.
  7. Guest: Susan Barlow | Bloomington, IN
    Date: July 29, 2024
    Terri, Deb, so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you, your mom and your families.
  8. Guest: Patty Mann Tolliver | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: July 29, 2024
    Delores, Debbie, Terrie and loved ones my sincerest condolences for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
  9. Guest: Jeannie Roark | Springville
    Date: July 29, 2024
    I'm so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you. Deloris and Terri I am so very sorry. Hugs and prayers to you.
  10. Guest: Twyleah Mitcham | eckerty, IN
    Date: July 29, 2024
    So sorry for you family's loss
  11. Guest: Scott Fields | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: July 28, 2024
    Saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. A true “man of steel”. Had the honor of working with him at Lehigh. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Let Bill’s laughter and all your great memories carry you. Peace, ~pete
  12. Guest: Mike and Rita Ball Ramey and Kathy | Bedford, IN
    Date: July 28, 2024
    Great guy, great family and neighbors growing up on Rabbitsville Road, love to all the family
  13. Guest: Donald R Mann | Indianapolis
    Date: July 28, 2024
    Delores and family, I will always remember the stories Billy told of working on the farm with Dad. He was always the hardest working guy. Katie, Allison and I love all you guys and will continue to visit each time we are in Mitchell. Love you Billy
  14. Guest: Joseph Dale Vanzant | LAWRENCEBURG
    Date: July 28, 2024
    Condolences to the family. So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I had the good fortune of working with Bill at Lehigh, playing softball, and riding motorcycles. He definitely was a Man among Men. God Bless.
  15. Guest: Kurt Caudell | Springville Indiana
    Date: July 28, 2024
    Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing, he was the toughest man I’ve ever known and an even better human being. He could make the hardest job a good time, it was a privilege to know and work with him. Prayers for the family.
  16. Guest: Scott and Nell | Russellville, Al.
    Date: July 27, 2024
    We are so saddened to hear about Bills passing. We enjoyed the time we got to spend with him and Delose
  17. Guest: Alan and Sherrie Colglazier | Muscle Shoals, Alabama
    Date: July 27, 2024
    Delores, Terri and Debbie, the video of Bill and the entire family was so sweet! He was very fortunate to have such a loving family and tons of friends that respected him immensely. He will be dearly missed by all! Please know that we would have traveled up to Mitchell for the service but Sherrie cannot travel after having foot surgery. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Hugs and kisses! Love you all! Alan and Sherrie
  18. Guest: George Davis | Mitchell
    Date: July 27, 2024
    I am so sorry to hear about Bill. Our prayers and condolences to the family. We will not be able to attend the funeral. Our prayers are with you all.
  19. Guest: Chris & Cheri Mannix | Bedford, IN
    Date: July 27, 2024
    Thoughts and prayers to all. What a Great Man.
  20. Guest: Bob and Sheryl Walton | Mitchell, IN
    Date: July 27, 2024
    So sorry for your loss.
  21. Guest: Michael B. Roberts | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: July 27, 2024
    Bill was a fantastic person, friend, and worker. Always there to help anyone needing it. My condolences to the whole family.
  22. Guest: Gay Turner | Bedford Indians
    Date: July 27, 2024
    So sorry for your loss! Deloris, praying for you .
  23. Guest: Neysa Mitchell | Bedford IN
    Date: July 27, 2024
    My sincere condolences to you all..You were so blessed..family was his priority..he leaves a large legacy.
  24. Guest: Debbie pugh | Mitchell indiana
    Date: July 27, 2024
    My dad was one of the most loving people I know. He was a man of faith and strength in every way. His silence spoke volumes. There are no words that can describe how much our family will miss this man. He is someone I want to be more like. I know he is not suffering and cherish the day our family will be together again in Gods house. So thankful for the time God gave us all !! I love you and are so proud to call you my DAD!!!! Thank you for all of the precious comments posted.
  25. Guest: Gary Davis | Bedford Indiana
    Date: July 27, 2024
    Sorry for your loss. My prayers for family. Bill was a very good man, great Husband, and Father. He loved his family. He raised two wonderful daughters. He will be greatly missed.
  26. Guest: Terry and Brenda Richason | Kingston Springs, TN
    Date: July 27, 2024
    I’m sorry to hear about Bill passing. I will always remember Bill. When I was just a boy, Bill and Lois lived next door. Bill taught me how to play baseball. In the evenings he took some time to play catch. He threw the ball higher than anyone I knew. Thanks Bill for taking the time! You will be missed.
  27. Guest: Helen Sharpe | Mitchell Indiana
    Date: July 27, 2024
    Deloris I’m so sorry many prayers for you and Debbie and Terri , lots of love and hugs…❤
  28. Guest: Helen Norton | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: July 27, 2024
    I am so sorry. I just saw you Thursday and he was ok. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't attend either day because I have Kim's Autistic nephew while they are out of town. Give Delores a hug from me. I am so so sorry.
  29. Guest: John Hardman | Bloomington, Indiana
    Date: July 27, 2024
    Sorry to learn of Bill’s passing! Worked with him at Lehigh! He was a hard worker and always had a positive attitude! Prayers and sympathy for the family!
  30. Guest: Cathy and Ron Blackwell | Williams, IN 47470
    Date: July 27, 2024
    So heartbroken to hear about the passing of Bill. He was a very special person to us. Sending prayers to you Delores, Terri, Debbie and your families.
  31. Guest: Jill Morse | Bedford
    Date: July 27, 2024
    I’m so very sorry to hear this sad news. What a wonderful guy, friendly to all and very kind. Dolores, Terri and Debbie-you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you . 💗
  32. Guest: Larry and Glenda Duncan | Mitchell , Indiana
    Date: July 26, 2024
    I worked with Bill at Lehigh he was a very hard worker , and anyone that shook his hand, still remembers it. I’ve known Bill for 62 of my 74 years. I watched him play ball when I was a kid and spent many, many hours playing pool with him. Bill was absolutely one of the best. I hope to someday shake his hand again.Thoughts and prayers are with the family .
  33. Guest: Susan King | English, In
    Date: July 26, 2024
    My deepest condolences to Terri, Debbie, Delores & all the family, I know how close you all were, losing a loved one is never easy, please know you are all in my thoughts & prayers in the days to come.
  34. Guest: Randy Haste | Boca Raton, Florida
    Date: July 26, 2024
    Terri I am sorry to hear about to death of your father. I know the passing of a parent is difficult at any age. I will pray that God walks beside you during these difficult days.
  35. Guest: Patty Cottengain | Orleans IN
    Date: July 26, 2024
    I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
  36. Guest: Cindy Matlock | Bedford, IN 47421
    Date: July 26, 2024
    Dolores, Debbie, Brian and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Know that our love and prayers are with you all. Cindy and Mike Matlock
  37. Guest: Kay Tanksley | Mitchell In
    Date: July 26, 2024
    So sorry Bill was a good friend to both Ralph and I He will certainly be missed
  38. Guest: Donna Hart | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: July 26, 2024
    Terri, I’m so very sorry for your loss of your dad. My condolences to all your family. 🩷
  39. Guest: Herman & LaVOna Donica | Tavares, Fl
    Date: July 26, 2024
    So sad to see this about Bill, Very sweet guy..Remember playing cards with him and Delores at our house with friends.such a fun guy. Delores and girls our hearts are broken because of your loss. Be strong and you’re in our prayers. Sending our love and condolences.
  40. Guest: Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Chambers | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: July 26, 2024
    Delores, Debbi and Brian. We were so sad to hear of Bill’s passing and know how deeply missed he will be. We are sorry we won’t be able to attend his funeral as we are currently out of the area and won’t be arriving home till Tuesday. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
  41. Guest: La Rue Seims and Ted Boimov | Washington, DC
    Date: July 26, 2024
    I've known Bill since I was a small child. He was a very close friend to my brother Jim. Only last month he was present as my sister lay dying. Ted and I were able to visit Bill and Lois this Sunday. Our families have been intertwined for three generations. We will miss him and offer condolences to Lois and his entire extended family. Ted and La Rue

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