Franklin "Dobie"
Gillis
January 29, 1933 - January 14, 2022
Franklin “Dobie” Gillis, age 88, of Killen, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on January 14, 2022. The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 18, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The funeral will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Jeff Noblit officiating. Burial will be at Tri-Cities Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Trenton Gillis, Kyle Gillis, Tony Porcari, Scott Porcari, Gene Aycock and Hoyt Wells.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Dave Gillis and Lula Bell Horton Gillis; and sisters, Opal Brown and Faye Willard.
Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife of 64 years, Pat Gillis; sons, Dale Gillis (Marilyn) and Sam Gillis (Christi); grandchildren, Madison, Mackenzie, Trenton, Grace and Kyle Gillis; and sister, Jo Porcari (Steve)
Dobie was a member of Grace Life Church of the Shoals. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force, having served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, but his passion was his taxidermy, which was always open to business and a long conversation. He was a lover of God’s creation and now he is with the God who created them.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Anchored-in-Truth Ministry, Grace Life Church of the Shoals.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Felix Morris and Amedisys Hospice, especially Amy Crunk.
Visitation
January 18, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Williams Funeral Home, 1950 Helton Drive, Florence, AL
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January 18, 2022 10:00 am
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January 18, 2022 12:00 pm
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6 Comments on “Franklin "Dobie" Gillis”
We have been blessed to know you. You and your sweet wife were always a symbol of steadfast faithfulness at church. We are praying for this time for all the family.
Our deepest condolences. Dobie was a kind, gentle soul. The times we’ve spent with Dobie will be forever remembered and cherished. Much love and many prayers.
We are praying that God will continue to give you peace through this difficult time in your life. It is good to know that Dobie is home now and without pain. I am sure he and Shane are catching up on all the latest. They both always had something to say. Dee and I love the Gillis family and you have been special friends since 1976 when we both retired from the US Military Service and went to Underwood Baptist Church in Florence. God bless. We love y’all.
We were so blessed to know Dobie. A kind and gentle soul. Prayers for your family during this time.
The Gillis family was a blessing to me in my youth. My heartfelt prayers go out to the entire family. May God’s grace and peace be with you during this time of grief.
Tony Hopson