Allan W. Gillis
January 24, 1924 - December 15, 2014
Obituary
Allan Wilbur Gillis of Belcamp died Monday, December 15 at Johns Hopkins Bayview. He was 90.
Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Rev. Allan and Helen (Snyder) Gillis. Mr. Gillis retired from civil service at Aberdeen Proving Ground, was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was a very active member of Grace United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Ann (Twitchell) Gillis, son Allan Wayne Gillis and wife Betty of Belcamp, daughter Barbara Lynn (Gillis) Jacobs and husband Ken of Aberdeen, son Glenn Michael Gillis and wife Ellie of Aberdeen, daughter-in-law Carol Gillis Weisil and husband Bill of North East, step-daughter Eve Margaret (Price) Bour and husband Kirk of Aberdeen and step-son Richard Slaughter Price of Havre de Grace and a sister Jane Virginia Fleming of Bel Air.
In addition to his parents Mr. Gillis was predeceased by his first wife Nancy Barnes Gillis and son David Barnes Gillis.
He was affectionately known as Bebob by his nine grandchildren, his seven great grandchildren and by many family friends.
In his later years he enjoyed his winters in Florida where he would canoe and golf and is the only family member to get a hole-in-one.
A visitation will be held at Grace United Methodist Church in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 27th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. A memorial service to begin at 1:00 pm will be conducted by Dr. Robert Clipp. Interment will be at a later date at Baker Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 110 W. Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen, MD 21001.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Sat Dec 27, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Grace United Methodist Church • 110 W. Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Sat Dec 27, 2014 @ 1:00 PM EDT
Grace United Methodist Church • 110 W. Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Patty Cummings Burcham
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Such a sweet and loving soul. He will be greatly missed here on earth, but welcomed and embraced by his family and friends in heaven. May God Bless!
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Kathy and Steve Stephens
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Dear Gillis Family, You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of Allan. He will always be our neighbor in our memories. We pray that the comfort and peace of Christ is with you as He carries you through this difficult time. While He keeps you in His care, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Gods peace be yours, Steve and Kathy
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Peggy Schantz Miller
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Your father's love lives on in his wise words, in the way he shaped who you are and in the beautiful memories that will always bless your heart. Sincere sympathy on your loss.
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Claire Hardwick
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Al & family - my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. May Our Lord Jesus hold each of you in His loving arms during this time and as you recall the many wonderful memories.
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Carole Babes
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My thoughts and prayers are with your family. He welcomed me with open arms and his beautiful smile every time I returned to Aberdeen to see Mom and Dad. I'm returning to Aberdeen Saturday night so I'll miss his service, but please know you all are in my prayers.
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M. Starke
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God's word tells us: "Our days ebb away...; And our years come to an end like a whisper... They quickly pass by, and away we fly." (Psalms 90:9,10) This brings to the fore that no matter how long we live it is not long enough, because man was not intended to die. (Genesis 2:17, 3;19) Rest assured God is aware of the pain felt when we lose a dearly loved one. (John 11:33) May the hope of being reunited with your deceased longed one bring you a measure of comfort and joy.