Hugh N. Gilley

Marion Hugh Nelson Gilley, 83, passed away on Friday, June 02, 2006 at 10:15 A.M. at VA Medical Center in Marion. Hugh was born February 4, 1923 in Marion to Otis and Ada (Kelton) Gilley. He married Eleanor F. Gilley in December, 1941 and she preceded him in death on March 16, 1989. Hugh was known as the Local Garbologist whose business was always pickin up. He was a talented singer who published a record and a poet who published two books of poetry and would travel from church to church to share his faith in Christ with people. He was a member of Marion Second Baptist Church. He served as precinct committeeman and was a decorated WWII Army Veteran with 5 battle stars. He won the Bronze Star in the conflict. But most of all he was a very committed and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He made sure that each of his children had a college education and each of us wanted to please him with what we did in life. Survivors include: Two sons: David Nelson Gilley and wife Cheryl Ann of Perks, IL Harry Robert Gilley and wife Pam of Atlanta, GA Daughter Marilyn Jane Miller and husband Mark of Marion Grandchildren: Jeffrey Gilley of Marion Keith Gilley & wife Jennifer of Metropolis Rachel Duys and husband Stephen of Atlanta, GA Mark Gilley and wife Nancy of Colorado Springs, CO Melinda Stein of Carbondale Gabriel Gilley of Marietta, GA Marcia Miller of Marion Aliya Gilley of Hurst Elaina Gilley of Hurst Nine Great Grandchildren Brother James Gilley of Marion Sister Winnie Baker of Chicago Preceded by: Parents, Wife Eleanor, Two Grandchildren Lisa Gilley and Jon Gilley, Sisters Freida May, Pauline McClanahan, Brother Clarence Gilley Funeral services will be Monday, June 5, 2006 at 1 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with his son Brother David Gilley officiating, Dr. Bob Wagner will assist. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery with Military Rites performed by Marions VFW Post #1301 and American Legion Post #147. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. For those who prefer memorials may be given to the Second Baptist Church Building Fund. Envelopes will be available at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. For additional information or to sign the guest memorial register please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.