Willie "Bill" Peeler, age 71, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Son of the late Arthur C. Peeler and Rita Mae Hall Peeler, he was born May 6, 1943 in Lowell, NC. Mr. Peeler is survived by his wife; one son; one daughter and son-in-law; five brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm until 2 pm on Friday, December 12, at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. A funeral service, officiated by Rev. Sam Barnette, will be held at 2 pm on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.