James Paul Gilley

Gilley Jonesville - James Paul Gilley, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 08, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born June 17, 1929 in Surry County to the late James Albert Gilley and Frances Nixon Gilley. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Magdalene Cook Gilley; six sisters; four brothers; son-in-law, Jim Eads. Surviving are his children, Terry (Diane) Gilley, Darlene Eads, Alesia (Perry) Dickerson; sisters, Leo St. John, Cleo Cheek, Mary Adams, Betty Pardue; nine grandchildren; twenty three great grandchildren. His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Swan Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Scott Bishop and the Rev. Randy Johnson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, at Swan Creek Baptist Church. Memorials can be made to Kate B. Reynolds, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville is serving the Gilley family.