- Date Of Birth: September 1, 1915
- Date Of Death: November 4, 2007
- State: Louisiana
Mr. Gilley was born on September 1, 1915 and left this life on November 4, 2007.
He was a loving father, pappaw and gran-pappy. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He leaves behind a legacy of hunting and fishing stories for all that knew him. At age 90, he was still climbing deer stands and killing deer. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, of 43 years, Gloria Matherne Gilley and great grandson, Cameron Dean Cardin.
He is survived by his Daughters and Husbands, Susan and Steve Cardin of Mangham, Charolett and Ray Caraway of Ruston, Karen and Roy Chapman of Rayville, Sons, Jerry Gilley of West Monroe, and Jimmy “J.J.” and Patricia Gilley of Ruston, LA and Special Niece, Dot Washington; 17-Grandchildren; 13-Great Grandchildren and a host of loved nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank, Dixie Melancon, Cherry Timber, Lisa Mitchell, Bro. Ron Lowe and the nursing staff at Southern Care, Inc. for their loving and compassionate care of our father. We would also like to thank Rayville Nursing and Rehabilitation, especially Ruby, Carolyn and Dorothy and Richardson Medical Center nurses and staff.
