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Thomas Gills Memoriam

In Loving Memory Of Thomas Stanley Gills June 3, 1941 - August 27, 2008 If tears could build a stairway And memories were a lane We would walk right up to heaven And bring you back again No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why Our hearts ache in sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one can ever know But now we know you want us To mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times Life still has much in store Since you'll never be forgotten We pledge to you today A cherished place within our hearts Is where you'll always stay Always in Our Hearts We Love You, Pat, Girls & Grandkids

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 27, 2009.

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Marty Frost

August 27, 2009

Pat, Please know that I am thinking about you and the family. I know you are thankful for all the wonderful memories.

Donna Henkle

August 27, 2009

Mrs. Gills and Family,

Thinking of you during this difficult time. One short year must feel like forever. I hope that the wonderful memories you have are a comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pat Gills

August 27, 2009

Stan, today is the Birthday that you went to be with Jesus. I miss you so much. I know that you are not hurtming, and that I am thankful for, but it doesn't make my heart stop hurting. I love you I will always love you. You are my soul mate. Your wife Pat

Pat Wiggins

August 27, 2009

Mr. Gills never had the opportunity to know me "officially" as part of the family but he accepted me as if I was always were. We miss him & his gudiance daily.

Sonya Black

August 27, 2009

Not a day goes by that I do not miss my daddy! He was more than just my dad, he was my strength and my rock. Today is a day of celebration because my dad was able to go a whole year without any pain or suffering and he is home with his other family.

Tanya Gills

August 27, 2009

We love you and miss you very much, Dad. Not a day goes by that we don't all think of you.

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