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Malcolm Elisha Gillis Jr.

Birmingham, Alabama

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May 24, 1933 - December 2, 2014 Malcolm Elisha Gillis, Jr., 81, of Toney, passed away Tuesday in Owens Cross Roads. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Malcolm's family later moved to Blue Mountain, Mississippi, where his father was the professor of Mathematics at Blue Mountain College. Because the...

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Malcom was my boss from 1967 to 1974 at NASA Complab bldg 4663 . Thought he would live to be 100 years old. Such a loss for mankind

So sorry to hear of Malcolm's death. I went on a good number of runs with him at RRCA conventions over the years and always enjoyed hearing his stories.

Condolences to his family. We knew Malcolm socially from a mutual friend. He was a remarkable man. He left the world a better place.

Fond memories of us growing up together in Blue Mountain.
Think frequently of that unique environment and its impact on so many. Hope all is well with you, Delia

Malcolm was a wonderful coach -- he truly wanted everyone to know the joy of physical fitness. He will be missed.

Great runner, even greater person. Enjoyed many races with him, usually on losing end!

Jak Karn

Malcolm was a Great runner, he used to come down to Birmingham and run several races I directed. He would most always break a state record. Malcolm will be missed!

We were in Singles United and he got me to start running the Cotton Row 10 k. I always loved his black eyed peas and corn bread on new years day. Thanks Malcolm