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John Gulley Obituary
July 26, 1945 - August 16, 2024
John L. Gulley, 79, of Edgington passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Edgington Cemetery. Memorials may be left in care of Andalusia Community Baptist Church.
John was born on July 26, 1945 in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Oren and Ruth (Piper) Gulley. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army, where he served as a medic in Vietnam. He later graduated Southern Illinois University. John started his career with the Illinois Bureau of Investigations, where he worked as an undercover narcotics agent in Chicago. He later joined the Illinois State Police, where he worked in the Division of Criminal Investigations and retired as a captain. He also taught law enforcement classes part time through Blackhawk College.
John's hobbies included researching history, watching old Western movies, listening to music and spending time at his kids and grandkids ball games. His greatest joy came from spending time with friends and family. He was a member of Andalusia Community Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Linda Gulley; children, Katherhan Sue (Leroy) Hitchcock, Jonna Lynn (Jose) Cruz, Kelly Lane (Eric) Moel and Cassandra Jean (Andrew) Fuhr; grandchildren, Brandon, Diego, Samuel, Noah, Alexis, Erica, Jack, Maisy, Cade, Max and Charlie; and sister, Mildred (Ron) Fuhrman.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com.
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Gary & Pat Snider
August 23, 2024
May GOD bless your entire family in this time of grief and sorrow. It's a difficult time but rely on happy memories of his life to help move on.
Richard Fiems, MA
August 18, 2024
John was one of the most popular and respected members of the BHC Law Enforcement faculty. His students loved him and his colleagues enjoyed his input, attitude and expertise. Police agencies throughout the mid west are still being served by professionals educated by Professor Gulley. Many peace officers learned their most valuable lesson from his podium. "Never surrender the moral high ground." The police profession was enhanced by his presence and is diminished by his passing. It was an honor to serve with him, teach with him, and enjoy his humor and blistering common sense. He was the cop many of us aspired to be. Rest peacefully brother. Your watch has ended. Your contribution will last forever.
Dena Zimmerman
August 18, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of John´s passing. Your family is the epitome of what family is! May all the memories bring you comfort and peace! We will be thinking and praying for you all! Jay and Dena Zimmerman
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