Leon Arnold Gilley

Leon Arnold Gilley obituary

Leon Arnold Gilley

Leon Gilley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evans Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services - Forest Hill on Jan. 29, 2026.
On January 24, 2026, Leon Arnold Gilley, beloved father of Heather Brehm and husband David, Jessica Stanback and husband Greick, Nicole Gilley and husband Eric, Karen Gilley and husband Ryan and their surviving mother Kathleen Porta; devoted grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; dear brother of Joan Sheedy, Ruth Johnson, Randy Gilley and the late Hunter Gilley, jr., Janet long, Beatrice Fekete, Roy Gene Gilley and Richard Gilley.

Family and friends will honor and celebrate Leon's life at the Evans Life Celebration Home-3 Newport Drive with a receiving of friends on Saturday February 7, 2026 from 11:00 am- 12:30 pm at which time a memorial service will be held. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralchapel.com

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