William Shelton (Dobie) Gillis's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2023 in Germantown, Tennessee

William Shelton (Dobie) Gillis

March 11, 1943 - October 7, 2023 (80 years old)

Germantown, Tennessee

William Shelton (Dobie) Gillis's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2023 in Germantown, Tennessee
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William Shelton (Dobie) Gillis

March 11, 1943 - October 7, 2023 (80 years old)

Germantown, Tennessee

William Shelton Gillis Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 7, 2023 we had to say goodbye to William Shelton Gillis of Germantown, Tennessee, born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Shelton Gillis to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, W. C. Gillis and Elsie Shelton Gillis; and his son Clayton Cromwell Gillis. He is survived by: his wife Jeanne Cromwell Gillis of Germantown; his sons, Christopher Blann Gillis of Germantown and William Shelton Gillis, Jr.; and his son-in-law Jeremy Pittman of Washington, DC..

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Truth Seekers Fellowship, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Germantown UMC, or to the charity of your choice.



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Wed

Oct 11

Visitation

Memphis Funeral Home
5599 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

Thu

Oct 12

Visitation

Germantown United Methodist Church
2331 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138

Thu

Oct 12

Funeral service

Germantown United Methodist Church
2331 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138

Thu

Oct 12

Graveside service

Batesville Magnolia Cemetery
289 US-51, Batesville, MS 38606

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