Donald W. Schilling

Donald W. Schilling, 85, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born December 6, 1930 at Givens Station, Ohio, son of the late John and Flossie Crabtree Schilling. Don was married to Maxine Darst and she preceded him in death on January 7, 2013. He was a retired Labor Dept. Foreman for AEP at the Gavin Plant. He was a graduate of Wilkesville High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Don was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, member of For Men Only Bible Study and Wesley Weds Sunday School Class. He enjoyed time with his family, especially his grandkids and great grandkids. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Leisa and Gary Taylor of Gallipolis; grandchildren, Eric and Anne Taylor of Williamstown, West Virginia, Katie and Sam Shawver of Gallipolis; great grandchildren, Braxton and Luke Taylor, Zane Shawver; a sister, Doris Hartsook of Columbus; a sister-in-law, Margaret Schilling of Lancaster; a brother-in-law, Bill Darst of Cheshire; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Maxine Schilling and his parents, Don was preceded in death by brothers, Jacob and Gary Schilling. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Grace United Methodist Church with Bob Powell officiating. The body will lie in state from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Monday at the Church. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery. There will be military services by VFW Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home on Sunday, October 9, 2016 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Chuck Bradbury, Mark Darst, Steve Darst, Ron Cornelius, Thurman Smith, Dennis Schilling, Steve Schilling, and John Morrison. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Taylor, Eric Taylor, and Sam Shawver. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Don’s memory to Grace United Methodist Church, 600 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, OH 45631.