James Grady Gillie

1946 - 2017

James Grady Gillie obituary, 1946-2017, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1946

DIED

2017

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James Gillie Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 30, 2017.

An Angel has gone home. James Grady Gillie, 70, was taken on May 27, 2017 from a battle with cancer.

James was born in Bluefield, West Virginia to Fred and Mary Gillie. James had the honor of serving 23 years in the USAF. After retiring he made Texas his home.

He was preceded in death by his sister Doris Constransctch.

James is survived by his wife of 48 years, Minerva Gillie; 5 children, Mary Dulohery, Frank Miller, Lori Miller, Tammy Bentley, and Jammie McMann. He was blessed with 20 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 surviving niece, Sherrie Schmidt; and many friends.

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June 12, 2017

Mary Dulohery

Missing you already, but know you are at peace-love your daughter Mary

June 12, 2017

Mary Dulohery

Dad, you will be missed. You have always been there for our family . We wish you peace, and we have the comfort of our memories. Love always, Larry, Mary, Don& Nicole Jaden, Kaylin& Alyssa, Daniel& Emily, Ethan and Jacob Dulohery

June 6, 2017

sherri schmidt

June 1, 2017

Jessica Rodriguez

I am sorry for the loss of a great grandfather and father. I'll miss him, and my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.

June 1, 2017

Lori Miller

My heart is consumed with sadness and tears, but my memories are filled with smiles and laughter of the times we've shared together. I love and miss you!

June 1, 2017

Pamela Lewis

You will always be missed and close to our hearts forever

June 1, 2017

Lynnette Laylah Kaylin and Jaden

I'm so sorry. Grandpa will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with u grandma and family. Love you all.

May 31, 2017

Tammy Bentley

God has takin an angle, daddy you will truly be missed. You are and always will be my rock.

May 30, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes

7100 CROWLEY RD, Fort Worth, TX

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10

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11:00 a.m.

Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes

7100 CROWLEY RD, Fort Worth, TX

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7100 CROWLEY RD, Fort Worth, TX 76134

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