Hugh Gillis Obituary

When Hugh Gillis first came to the Georgia General Assembly in January 1941, Franklin Roosevelt was president, Captain America had yet to appear in a comic book and most Americans had never heard of Pearl Harbor. Read the news obituary.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 2, 2013.

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May the God of comfort be with the family at this time of sadness.

January 5, 2013

Montez, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Hugh's family.

Ann Reynolds

January 4, 2013

We, the citizens of Ga., and our great country, have lost a highly respected and loved public servant. It was an honor to have known him. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.

Linda Bell English

January 3, 2013

Hugh Gillis was one of the finest legislators and one of the finest men I have ever known. He was always willing to guide a young colleague or help an old friend. Hugh was truly a man for all seasons. Georgians will miss his strong leadership and I will miss a dear friend. Deepest sympathy to Montez and the Gillis family.

Peter Banks

January 3, 2013

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