McComb, Mississippi
1927 - 2016 (Age 89)
Norman Burke Gillis, Jr.McCombNorman Burke Gillis, Jr., of McComb, MS, died at the age of 89, on September 15, 2016 at home. He was born on July 18, 1927 in Fayette MS and was always proud of his family's distinguished heritage in that area since before statehood. He is survived by his wife of...
Read MoreMr Gillis was the kindest, smartest, caring gentleman I´ve ever known. His daughter Trish was my best friend and I grew up with them for ten years. He will be greatly missed
Amanda Garner
March 13, 2024 | Friend
I surely do miss seeing and talking with him at our yearly retreat at a Manresa. God bless.
Dr. Frank Martello
September 11, 2020 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
May you find comfort from God
September 18, 2016
We are deeply blessed to know and love Norman's son, Charles.Charles has been a loving friend, the brother I do not have and a phenomenal influence on my children with his gentlemanly charm, faithful integrity and loyal spirit and gifted insights. Though I was never fortunate to know Norman, I have no doubt that he was a true gentleman of honor and class if he could have and raise such a son as Charles.As a Scout myself, I know his commitment to scouting has influenced America for the...
Jacquelyn Burt-Tanzola
September 17, 2016 | Sparta, NJ
It is sad to me when a warrior for Social Justice dies. I am thankful that Norman, as a man of power and privilege showed the integrity and courage to stand for people without power. I hope those who love him are consoled by the respect I have for him, and his work. I am sharing my thoughts with the house of worship I attend, namely The Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco, CA. In 1978 I was a Southern Baptist Summer Missionary at Ross Barnett Reservoir in Brandon MS. I don't...
David King
September 17, 2016 | San Francisco, CA
Our prayers are with the Gillis family. Norman served many years as a captain and co-captain at Manresa House of Retreats and we will miss him greatly.
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
- Frank Martello, DDS
Captain, MHR Group 45
Frank Martello, DDS
September 17, 2016 | Metairie, LA
Please accept my condolences. Praying that Alan, Betsy, and family find strength and peace in the legacy Mr. Gillis has left for his family.
Sincerely,
Candy Hoff Altena
The Woodlands, TX
Candy Hoff Altena
September 16, 2016 | The Woodlands, TX