George Gilley Obituary

Gilley, George Dennis of Flossmoor, IL, was called home into the loving arms of the Lord for Eternal safe keeping on November 22, 2001. Beloved husband for 57 years to Sheila Smith Gilley, loving father of Dennis (Elizabeth), Thomas (Linda) and John (Judith) and adored grandfather to Craig (Lisa), Allison, Elizabeth, Emily, Merrideth, Kathleen, Ian, Margaret, Hannah and Elizabeth Ryann. Mr. Gilley served as a Navy Pilot during World War II. He received a B.S.C. from Drake University and a Juris Doctorate from DePaul University. He was entrepreneur and attorney for 52 years in the South Suburban Area. His skills and ingenuity afforded him the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Board of First United Life Ins. Co., member of the Board of Directors of Holiday Inn's International, First Savings and Loan Assn. of So. Holland, Community Bank of H-F Mutual Bank, Pima Capital Ins. Co. and South Suburban Hospital. He served as an elder and teacher at Flossmoor Community Church. Mr. Gilley was a 32nd degree Mason, Shriner and member of the Scottish Rite. As a member of Flossmoor Country Club, he was an avid golfer and former club champion. Visitation will be held at Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy., from 3 to 9 p.m., on Tuesday, November 27, 2001, and a memorial service at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, November 28, 2001, at Flossmoor Community Church, Hutchison Rd. & Carroll Parkway, Flossmoor, IL. Memorials may be directed to the Flossmoor Community Church Foundation or Glenwood School for Boys. 708-798-5300 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com