Dallas William Eckman

Dallas William Eckman, age 29, of Rockdale, died Saturday, August 26, 2017 in a Waco hospital. Dallas was born October 22, 1987 in Mesquite, Texas to Peggy (Greger) Eckman and William “Bill” Eckman. Dallas attended Rockdale ISD and graduated from ATI Mechanical School in Houston. He was employed as a foreman at Gannaway’s Gutters in Levi, Texas where they traveled around the state installing gutters on new homes and businesses. He was preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Eckman. Dallas is survived by his mother, Peggy (Greger) Eckman of Rockdale; his 2 children, Faith Gehring and William James Gehring of Rockdale. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory his 2 sisters, LaWanda Bell of Rosebud and Virginia Buster of Baileyville; as well as 5 nieces, 3 nephews, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He had a love for animals; so in lieu of flowers, please donate to your local SPCA in memory of Dallas. Funeral Services will be held at Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple, Texas on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Deacon Charlie Wright officiating with a burial to follow at Hope Lutheran Memorial Cemetery in Buckholts, Texas. A visitation/vigil will be on Wednesday night, August 30 at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. Hewett-Arney Funeral Home of Temple is entrusted with the arrangements.