Daniel Robert Gillis

1952 - 2018

Daniel Robert Gillis obituary, 1952-2018, Sealy, TX

BORN

1952

DIED

2018

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Daniel Gillis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 9, 2018.

Daniel "Dan" Robert Gillis born December 28, 1952 in Houston Texas passed from this life Monday January 8, 2018 at his home in Sealy TX. He was 65 years young.

A member of the Carpenter's Local Union 551, Dan was a carpenter, musician, outdoorsman, and avid golfer. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and to many, a treasured friend.

Dan was preceded in death by his father Robert Joseph Gillis, mother Helen Beatrice Wills, and brother William Joseph Gillis.

Survivors include his daughter Melissa Gillis-Reid, spouse Kelley Reid, and granddaughter Evelyn Reid; his brother Ted Gillis and wife Susie Gillis; sister Frances Gillis; niece Alicia Gillis-Dominy and husband Kory Dominy; nephew Robert Gillis; and great nieces and nephews Sabian, Elaina, Thaddeus, and Isabella.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 11:00AM-12:00PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 12:00PM. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

Those who wish, may make memorials in the form of donations to his favorite radio station 90.1 KPFT Radio for Peace. Dan would want his loved ones to "Rock On" in his memory.

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January 31, 2018

Vickie Swander

My thoughts and prayers are with Daniel's family during this time. Fran, Ted and Susie I will treasure the time in Austin, Texas when Fran and I spent time at Ted and Susie's and I met Dan. He was a fun and delightful man. I know he would want you to continue to Rock On in his memory. Remember the precious times you spent together.

January 29, 2018

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Steve Wright

A great story teller, his knowledge of American History was very deep. We liked to play guitars, BBQ, mix it up with the Kamp Kulow crowd and play our KPFT blues. I've often thought that the time I spent with him was always fun, entertaining and he was a true friend in his actions. He would be there at 4AM if you needed that, never complain, sweat himself silly for you; and not say a single thing about that the next time you met. He was very loyal to his group of friends in H town....but also the gang at the beach during his youth. I hope he is surfing his goofy footed way in Heaven and he knows that I'll miss him. Glad I got the chance to say it to him too!!

January 18, 2018

Ike Lambert

When I first met Dan, we were neighbors in Houston at age 2. Only one month apart in age, we spent our years growing up together and we became brothers. He was talented and loved his hobbies, and many of us enjoyed those hobbies with him .
We lost track of each other over the years but each time we met up, we picked up right where we had left off. Daniel Robert Gillis was one of the kindest people I have ever met . He was slow to anger and he had a smile that always put people at ease.
I will miss him.
Rest in Peace my Brother

January 17, 2018

Robert Lancon

God Bless you, Dan .May you be at peace with yourself, will miss you at the safety meeting at Kamp Kulow, Rock On, Bro

Robo

January 15, 2018

Mac

Thank you for the great pictures...many smiles. One missing, how I will always remember Dan, with the cool green vest of the Bolivar Surf Club. Man o man, cool as they come, wanted to be him.

January 15, 2018

Catherine Bond

It was hard not to love Dan. He was always respectful, kind and generous. My special memories of Dan are of him playing his guitar and his wonderful mischievous smile. His smile lives on in his daughter Melissa and granddaughter Evelyn Arbor. My condolences to his family.

January 13, 2018

Travis Smith

Mr D you have taught and showed me a bunch of neat things to improve your house and property ill never forget the time we shared at the chili cook off with steve and pop. Thanks for always being there for my dad....well like you always would say..."well Mr...im going beyonder"

January 12, 2018

fred Smith

Big D, dude you are one of my oldest friends i have. You always had that grin w/ that eye glint of amusement & fun. I will miss the times we shared in our youth & throughout our lives. Surf's up my brother & i'm going to the far outside sandbar...see you there on the other side.
"Deo Volente"
F. Allen
* "God willing"

January 12, 2018

Rest In Peace, Dan. My condolences to the family.
Mary K. (Lawson) Cervenka
Class of 1971
Robert E. Lee
Houston, Texas

January 11, 2018

Love you Danny and see you in the next world. So glad I got to see you in 2009, 2010 and 2011. It was fun catching up on our lives and being a family again.

Your sister, Sissy

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