William "Billy" Ronald Gillikin Jr.

William “Billy” Ronald Gillikin Jr., 39, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, February 18­, 2020.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Lee Pittard. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Billy obtained his bachelor’s degree from UNC Wilmington and was working toward his master’s degree in business from East Carolina. He used his skills and knowledge as a Logistics Analyst/Consultant with Great Wide American Trans Freight.

Billy loved having fun and living life to the fullest. Two of his favorite pastimes were surfing and travelling. Whether he was on the coast here in North Carolina or in Vienna, Italy, Puerto Rico, West Palm Beach, Florida, South America or California, he constantly enjoyed a ride on a good wave. His other activities included boating and yoga which provided great relaxation for him as well as photography and boxing. He was an avid sports enthusiast who loved Carolina basketball and football and also enjoyed the 49’rs especially in the recent Super Bowl. He relished time spent with his family, especially his 2 nieces and friends.

He loved the Lord and spending time in the Bible. He would often send out Biblical inspirational messages to his family and friends. Billy loved his church, First Presbyterian in Wilmington, where he attended regularly. Billy will be remembered as a kind gentle soul who loved people.

He is survived by his mother, Veronica Starr Ayers and husband Curtis Ayers of Harkers Island; father, William Ronald Gillikin Sr. and fiancé Rita Eubanks of Morehead City; brother, Michael Gillikin and wife Carrie of Morehead City; nieces, Piper Lenora Gillikin and Gianna Grace Gillikin; maternal aunt, Kelly Lucas of Maxton; paternal uncle, Jerry Gillikin and wife Judy of Bettie, Terry Gillikin and girlfriend Chris Smith of Bath; cousins, Terry Yeomans and wife Vickie of Harkers Island, Rodney Yeomans of Harkers Island, Tanya Gillikin and husband Frank of Raleigh, Paige Schreier and husband Matt of Charlotte, Erin Gillikin of Charlotte and Corey Long and his daughter Tara of Morehead City.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George and Nola Willis; paternal grandmother, Inez Gillikin Powell and her husband Bob; paternal grandfather, William Felton Gillikin; and maternal aunts, Perry Lou Willis and Angela Renee Willis.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 22­, 2020, at Munden Funeral Home.

Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be sent to First Presbyterian Church at 125 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, the Ronald McDonald House at 101 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 or any organization that provides support for Bi-Polar disorder.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.