Biography: Wilbur Paul ?Bill? Gulley, Jr., former CEO of Savers Federal in Little Rock, passed away peacefully in Durham, North Carolina on January 23, 2015. He was the son of Wilbur Paul (Sr.) and JaJa Douglas Gulley of Little Rock and was born on August 8, 1923. Bill Gulley grew up in Little Rock in the State Street neighborhood, attended Little Rock High School, and was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Duke University in 1947. During World War II he served in the US Navy with distinction and was Captain of the minesweeper USS Prime during the final months of that conflict. Following graduation Bill returned to Little Rock and joined his father in working at Pulaski Federal Savings and Loan, later renamed Savers Federal, which became one of the largest S&L in Arkansas. He rose to become CEO of Savers Federal and spent his 42 year career encouraging savings and helping members of his community become home owners. He became a leader of the Arkansas Savings and Loan League, serving on the Little Rock Branch of the US Federal Reserve. Bill also believed strongly in giving back to his community. He served as general campaign chair of the United Fund, President of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, and as President of the Little Rock Boys Club. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Donaghey Foundation and Roselawn Memorial Park. He was a strong supporter of higher education, serving on the Boards of Hendrix College and Arkansas State University. He was also a long-term member of First United Methodist Church, serving on the Board of Stewards for 30 years. Bill Gulley was devoted to his family. He married Mary Elizabeth ?Bookie? Hunt on March 13, 1971, who predeceased him in 2012. He is survived by four sons from his previous marriage to Jane Harrison Gulley and their spouses, Wib Gulley and wife Charlotte Nelson of Durham, NC; Dub and wife Libby Gulley of Durham, NC; Ransom Gulley of Little Rock, AR; and Michael Gulley of Little Rock, AR; and by their six grandchildren, Paul and Caroline Gulley of Durham, NC; Rhyne and Pierce Gulley of Durham, NC; and Adrienne and Brynne Gulley of Little Rock, AR. He is also survived by his stepdaughters, stepson and their spouses, Janice Hunt Rounsaville and husband Gerry of Birmingham, AL; Julie Hunt Gaither and husband Hugh of Newton, NC; and John Hardy Hunt III and wife Cheryl of Rye, NY, and their seven grandchildren, John Michael Stieferman, John Robert Gaither and wife Sarah, Joseph Andrew Gaither, Elizabeth Gaither Carter and husband Todd, Catherine Gaither Leitch and husband Chris, John Wilson Hunt, and Spencer Hardy Hunt; and seven great-grandchildren. While Bill accomplished much in his business career, he was also a wonderful father and husband, and his family will miss him greatly. He brought a ready smile and good cheer to life, and he loved to share a funny story or bit of humor with friends and family. He was generous and considerate of others, and he taught us the value of hard work and planning for the long run in life, often sharing insights from his father and his life. Bill Gulley was a special, dear man who will live on in our hearts and memories forever. There will be a funeral service honoring Bill on Monday, February 16 at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church, Little Rock, officiated by Rev. Christopher Cooper. He will be laid to rest next to his wife Bookie at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in his honor to a nonprofit which shares his passion for homeownership, Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County, 6700 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72209. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.