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James GILLIS Obituary
Born September 27, 1941, in Middletown, Ohio, to William and Ethel Gillis. Passed away August 6, 2021, at age 79. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Mary Gillis; five daughters: Nina Gillis, Contessa Smith (Burley), Jodi Ahmedou (Adam), ReAnnita Latham, and Rian Kyles-Stewart (Roderick); one brother David Gillis; grandfather of 14, and a host of
nieces, nephews, and other
relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held Friday,
August 20, 2021, from 10 am until time of service, 11:30 am at United MBC, 719 18th Ave, Middletown, Ohio 45044, Rev. Gregory Tyus, Pastor, Rev Kendall C. Wright, Officiating.
Professional services entrusted to Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel. Donaldjordanmemorialchapel.com.
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Roger M. Johnson
August 20, 2021
I was happy to get to know this great versatile athlete better in our later years. I stopped and visited him several times when he lived on Orchard St. For our 50th reunion weekend, I asked the 8 athletes in the photo on page 123 of the 1961 OPTIMIST to pose for a remake of the photo, which my daughter took for us. Jim Gillis, Tom Draut, Bill Triick, and Horace Fuller gladly posed for it. Ted Brown stepped in to replace Dave Harrington.
D.Perrin
August 20, 2021
Great guy and track star.We trained in boot camp at Fort Knox during the Vietnam war build up.
Marvin E Smith
August 19, 2021
Sorry for the loss of a good person.
Tai Conlee
August 19, 2021
May you see RAINBOWS in heaven. Rest well Mr.Gillis.
Tim Yoder
August 18, 2021
Sorry four loss, we were classmates at MHS.
Tod Baldwin
August 18, 2021
Chief was a coach, colleague, and friend. We had great times working in the Middie Athletic Department.
Thoughts and Prayers.
Sandy Ferguson Dennis
August 18, 2021
Very,Very Special Man .... Rest in Peace ...
Linda Jones, Grove City, Ohio
August 17, 2021
So sorry to hear of the loss of Coach Gillis. I have fond memories of all the great times we had with the Touchdown Club and at the Middies Football Games. He was a great man to call your Friend.
Bill Mullins
August 17, 2021
What can you say about a Great Guy like Jim. He was the complete package.
lynn darbyshire
August 17, 2021
thoughts and prayers with family and friends...
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