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Donald L. Gillis

1969 - 2016

Donald L. Gillis obituary, 1969-2016, Wilmington, DE

Donald Gillis Obituary

Donald L. Gillis

Donald L. Gillis, son of the late Mary E. Cale and Donald Gillis, was born May 3, 1969 in Maryland. He went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2016.

Donald graduated from Middletown High School in 1987. He was very athletic and really enjoyed playing basketball. He later extended his education to become a paralegal. During the early part of his life, he owned and operated "Don's Detailing Company" in Smyrna, DE. In 1999, he was employed by Allentech in Allentown, PA, as a supervisory/foreman. He remained at Allentech until his passing.

On August 5, 1995, Donald was united in Holy Matrimony to Shonna Gillis and from that union Jameria and Jared were born. On August 5, 2016, they celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary. Donald was a dedicated husband and father. He was truly a family man that loved to spend quality time with his wife and children. Donald also loved to go fishing in the Poconos. Donald was preceded in death by his mother and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

He leaves to cherish his very loving wife, Shonna and devoted children, Jameria and Jared; father, Donald Gillis; stepfather, Donald Cale; uncle, Darryl Moore (Marlene); sister, Taira Gillis; brothers, Dontaine Gillis (Karen), Brandon Gillis and Kevin Gillis, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, October, 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Asbury United Methodist Church, located at 20 W. Mt. Vernon Street, Smyrna, DE 19977. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Flower arrangements may be sent to Asbury United Methodist Church.

Published by The News Journal on Oct. 15, 2016.
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You will be missed. We had are ups and downs but all i can say the ups out weigehd the downs.Sorry I couldn't make it. I rememeber one thing you said "TREAT YOURSELF DONT CHEAT YOURSELF". You will be missed. He has a special place in all of our hearts. To.the family sorry for your loss GOD BLESS.

Solomon Thomas

October 17, 2016

I send my deepest condolences to the Gillis family.

Christopher Pierce

October 17, 2016

To Jared and the entire Gillis family,

Our family wishes to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. Your dad was an incredible father and an outstanding man.

Shawn, Holly, Randy and Angela Snowden

Shawn Snowden

October 17, 2016

I wish you all nothing but comfort and strength. These things are never easy to write, and with a heavy heart I extend my deepest condolences to Duck's entire family.

Tammy Banks

October 17, 2016

With heartfelt condolences to the Gillis family. Our thoughts and warm wishes are with you today and going forward. Dr. Charlie & India Wilson and Family.

October 17, 2016

Shonna and family, our deepest sympathy

Greg, Regina, and Aaliyah Rogers

October 15, 2016

To Shonna and the family God be with you in this time of sorrow. Duck was like a son to me. Our prayers are with you.

Bob Pierce

October 15, 2016

UD Baseball send our deepest condolences to the entire Gillis family!!

Jim Sherman

October 15, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Perry Henry

October 15, 2016

A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven.
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Pedro Jr and Talayia Swann

October 15, 2016

Please except our heartfelt condolences to your family. We didn't know you, but you were part of the Allentech family, and you'll be in our hearts forever. God Bless

Terry and Patti Wise

October 14, 2016

My Heart Felt Condolences To The Family!

Rosa Brokenbrough

October 14, 2016

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17

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

chapel of Asbury United Methodist Church

20 W. Mt. Vernon Street,, Smyrna, DE

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17

Service

2:00 p.m.

chapel of Asbury United Methodist Church

20 W. Mt. Vernon Street,, Smyrna, DE

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