William Austin Gault Sr., 91 of Ashland passed away Tuesday March 24, 2020 at UH Samaritan
Medical Center. He was born August 5, 1928 in Ashland the son of George and Irma Humrichouser
Gault.
Bill was employed with Mansfield Tire as well as being a part-time farmer before finally retiring from
Montgomery Township. An avid fisherman, Bill spent many hours with his fishing buddies on Lake
Erie. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, especially attending their sporting events. He
was a member of the Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church.
Bill and his wife, Betty Coburn Gault were married November 12, 1963. He is survived by daughter
Linda Briggs of Ashland, daughter Laura (Chris) Stewart of Ashland, daughter-in-law Tabatha Gault of
Columbus, 6 grandchildren: Stacey (Scott) Dillard, Michelle (Johnny) Lima, Rebecca
Gault, Meghan (Mac) Coe, Caitlin Gault and Olivia Stewart, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 great great
granddaughter, a sister Georganne (Bob) Stevenson of Gallipolis and many loved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, William A. Gault Jr. and two sisters, Kay McCarty and Mary
Hancock.
Private services for Bill were held March 28, 2020 at Fickes Funeral Home. Burial was in Dickey
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church 1234 Twp. Rd. 523 Ashland,
OH 44805.
Online condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.
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