Christopher David Gilley

1977 - 2019

Christopher David Gilley obituary, 1977-2019, Newark, DE

Christopher David Gilley

1977 - 2019

BORN

1977

DIED

2019

Christopher Gilley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 26, 2019.
Christopher David Gilley, age 42, of Newark, DE passed away October 26, 2019. He was born October 25, 1977 in Havre de Grace, MD to the Sharon Denise Jadwin and the late David Allen Gilley. Christopher was a smart, intelligent, and beautiful person who loved his family. He had a passion for writing, which included spiritual poems. Christopher loved music, particularly electronic/bass and rock n' roll. In Christopher's professional career he was known as a skilled plumber and welder. In addition to his mother, Christopher is survived by his two daughters: Skylar Ann and Kaylie Rae; and grandmother, Joan Gilley "Meemaw". Christopher will be dearly missed by those he has left behind, including countless friends. Many of whom were in recovery and healing alongside him. He fought vigorously to overcome his battle with addiction and everyone who was supportive of his recovery, held a special place in his heart. Christopher's family encourages anyone who may be struggling with addiction to maintain their recovery process. In Christopher's honor, he would want those to continue to pursue support and remain vigilant in living a clean sober life. Services and burial will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to "Attack Addiction" and sent in care of funeral home, P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.

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December 14, 2019

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November 1, 2019

Kaylie Gilley posted to the memorial.

October 26, 2019

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Derek Schell

December 14, 2019

Chris saved my life in April. I've been clean ever since. That was that. Luckily he had narcan on him...I would have died...no question. He was my friend...and a brother. I know he loved his children and knew he had a good relationship with his mother. We left Powell together to go to the Helping up Mission. We spent 2 weeks watching one another's backs on the streets of Baltimore. Roughed it and through that became brothers of sorts. I miss him dearly. I was in light contact with him though the summer. It was a bullet to the heart the day I caught the word of his passing. I will remember him forever...I owe my life to him...and that debt will be paid in my continued sobriety. Love ya Gilley. Hold a spot for me brother. Bless your soul. Derek Schell.

Kaylie Gilley

November 1, 2019

It's been about a week since he has been gone, it really hasn't hit my family yet but I'm glad my father Christopher Gilley is now at peace. I'm sorry I didn't get to say Happy Birthday to you before your passing. I love you dearly and so does Skylar Gilley and Sharon Jadwin. His step sisters Heather Tome and Candace Tome and his step father Robert Tome (Poncho) miss him dearly. I hope you're in peace wherever you're at. We all do R. I. P Chris Gilley

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