Gillis Byrns Coleman Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gillis Byrns Coleman (Manning, South Carolina), who passed away on September 19, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Elias Coleman and Jessie Mae Coleman (Perry). He is survived by: his wife Alice Brunson Coleman; his children, Jo Gillis Coleman Hancock, William Byrns Coleman and Patrick Allen Coleman (Evelyn Vasquez Coleman); his grandchildren, Bethany Hancock, Hugh Hancock (Brittany Stober Hancock), Cole Hancock, Tess Coleman Setser (Clay Setser), Sophie Coleman, Emma Coleman and Taft Coleman; his great grandchildren, Elsie Hancock, Hudson Hancock and Sawyer Setser; and also Roger Hancock. He is also survived by numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wingate Baptist Church (PO Box 339, Wingate, NC 28174) or the G. Byrns and Alice B. Coleman Scholarship Fund at Wingate University (designate G. Byrns Coleman and Alice B. Coleman Scholarship Fund at https://www.givecampus.com). Keep Dr. Gillis's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
