Jimmy Donald Gilley, Sr., 69, of 353 Short Union Street in Eden, passed away early Monday morning, November 28, 2011 at Hospice Home of Rockingam County in Wentworth, NC. A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, November 30, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Gilley was born January 27, 1942 in Draper, NC, son of the late Foster and Elsie Hale Gilley. He was a member of Osborne Baptist Church and retired from the construction business. Jimmy enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving are his three children, Jimmy D. "Donnie" Gilley, Jr. of Eden, Julia G. Ellington of Raleigh and Lisa G. Young of Eden; six grandchildren, Dusty, Matthew, Eric, Jordan, Erin and Faith; three great-grandchildren, Skylar, Dylan and Winn; sister, Janice Kocher of Greensboro; and brother, Jackie Foster Gilley of SC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joel W. Gilley of Virginia Beach, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (2 - 3 pm) at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his daughter, Lisa, at 195 River Ridge Road in Eden. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Donnie & Julia, I'm truly sorry for your great loss - You & your family are in my prayers -
Phyllis Brown
Hey Lisa, just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you and the rest of the family. If there is ANYthing I can do please let me know. You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers.
Corey
Deepest Sympathy and Love Penny Hodge
Penny Hodge
Donnie, It was with deep sorrow that I read of "POP'S" passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
C.D. Grant
Lisa and family, You are in my thoughtd and prayers.
George Butler
Donnie, I am sorry about the loss of your father. If I can do anything please let me know. My prayers are with you.
Diane Ratliff
Dear Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May God give you strength, peace and comfort during this time of sorrow. My prayers and love are with you. Arlene Wade
Arlene Wade
Lisa, Donnie, Julia, I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you all.
L inda Young Haley
Dear Janice and Jackie, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. We lost Mike in 2005 around Thanksgiving. We understand and sympathize with how you are feeling. We all have fond, childhood memories of Jimmy and all of you. We will be thinking of you and all of Jimmy's family. Sincerely, Norma Jane, Ronnie and Ruth Ann
Ruth Ann Foster
Sorry about your dad. Hope you're O.K.
John Stanley
Lisa I am very sorry to hear about your daddy passing away. I am praying for you and your family with lots of love.
Melinda
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