Mr. Cicero Gillis, pioneer citizen of the Stokesville community passed away at the home of his son, Mr. George W. Gillis last Thursday afternoon about 6:30 o'clock. Mr. Gillis had been in declining health for some time and his death was not unexpected. Death was caused from a series of complications.
Funeral services were conducted from the Stokesville Missionary Baptist church of which Mr. Gillis was a member, Friday afternoon. A very large group of sorrowing friends joined with the large family circle in paying appropriate last tribute to one of the county's most honored and beloved citizens. Many beautiful floral offerings betokened the esteem of loved ones and admiring friends. Rev. Cecil Thomas and Rev. B. Burkett, present and former pastors jointly paid tribute to the life and character of Mr. Gillis. A quartet of male voices from Douglas, Mercer Deavours, W. S. Conner, H. C. Roberts and C. E. Weir rendered two numbers, old songs loved by Mr. Gillis. The talented Turner sisters, trio of Baxley, also sang at the service, songs by request. Tanner Funeral Parlors were in charge of arrangements and the remains were laid near the famous home of the deceased.
Mr. Gillis came to the section from Montgomery county in 1853, locating near Stokesville, where he continued to live throughout his entire career of benevolence and good citizenship. He amassed large farming interests which occupied his time and energies during the active years of his manhood. He reared a large family, was deeply interested in the affairs of his county, his church, schools, and to the point of devotion.
His fondness for music was known throughout the country. For many years past compliment has been paid annually on his birthdays, when hundreds would assemble for a day of pleasure and entertainment at the home. He was preceded to the grave a few years ago by his wife, formerly Miss Williams.
He is survived by the following children, Mrs. Oliver Courson of this city, Mrs. Timothy Tanner, of Stokesville, Mrs. K. L. Griffis, Pearson, and four sons, George W. Gillis, Leander Gillis, Arthur Gillis and David Gillis, all prominent in the section in which they live. He is also survived by the following brothers, Norman of Ware county, Arthur of the Stokesville section, and Arrington, of Atkinson county.
Many beautiful and appropriate tributes were paid to Mr. Gillis, loved wherever he was known.
The influence of him and his excellent family connections made of that entire section one of the finest of communities in the state. Deeply religious, progressive and charitable, this revered citizen will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were conducted from the Stokesville Missionary Baptist church of which Mr. Gillis was a member, Friday afternoon. A very large group of sorrowing friends joined with the large family circle in paying appropriate last tribute to one of the county's most honored and beloved citizens. Many beautiful floral offerings betokened the esteem of loved ones and admiring friends. Rev. Cecil Thomas and Rev. B. Burkett, present and former pastors jointly paid tribute to the life and character of Mr. Gillis. A quartet of male voices from Douglas, Mercer Deavours, W. S. Conner, H. C. Roberts and C. E. Weir rendered two numbers, old songs loved by Mr. Gillis. The talented Turner sisters, trio of Baxley, also sang at the service, songs by request. Tanner Funeral Parlors were in charge of arrangements and the remains were laid near the famous home of the deceased.
Mr. Gillis came to the section from Montgomery county in 1853, locating near Stokesville, where he continued to live throughout his entire career of benevolence and good citizenship. He amassed large farming interests which occupied his time and energies during the active years of his manhood. He reared a large family, was deeply interested in the affairs of his county, his church, schools, and to the point of devotion.
His fondness for music was known throughout the country. For many years past compliment has been paid annually on his birthdays, when hundreds would assemble for a day of pleasure and entertainment at the home. He was preceded to the grave a few years ago by his wife, formerly Miss Williams.
He is survived by the following children, Mrs. Oliver Courson of this city, Mrs. Timothy Tanner, of Stokesville, Mrs. K. L. Griffis, Pearson, and four sons, George W. Gillis, Leander Gillis, Arthur Gillis and David Gillis, all prominent in the section in which they live. He is also survived by the following brothers, Norman of Ware county, Arthur of the Stokesville section, and Arrington, of Atkinson county.
Many beautiful and appropriate tributes were paid to Mr. Gillis, loved wherever he was known.
The influence of him and his excellent family connections made of that entire section one of the finest of communities in the state. Deeply religious, progressive and charitable, this revered citizen will be greatly missed.
Mr. Cicero Gillis, pioneer citizen of the Stokesville community passed away at the home of his son, Mr. George W. Gillis last Thursday afternoon about 6:30 o'clock. Mr. Gillis had been in declining health for some time and his death was not unexpected. Death was caused from a series of complications.
Funeral services were conducted from the Stokesville Missionary Baptist church of which Mr. Gillis was a member, Friday afternoon. A very large group of sorrowing friends joined with the large family circle in paying appropriate last tribute to one of the county's most honored and beloved citizens. Many beautiful floral offerings betokened the esteem of loved ones and admiring friends. Rev. Cecil Thomas and Rev. B. Burkett, present and former pastors jointly paid tribute to the life and character of Mr. Gillis. A quartet of male voices from Douglas, Mercer Deavours, W. S. Conner, H. C. Roberts and C. E. Weir rendered two numbers, old songs loved by Mr. Gillis. The talented Turner sisters, trio of Baxley, also sang at the service, songs by request. Tanner Funeral Parlors were in charge of arrangements and the remains were laid near the famous home of the deceased.
Mr. Gillis came to the section from Montgomery county in 1853, locating near Stokesville, where he continued to live throughout his entire career of benevolence and good citizenship. He amassed large farming interests which occupied his time and energies during the active years of his manhood. He reared a large family, was deeply interested in the affairs of his county, his church, schools, and to the point of devotion.
His fondness for music was known throughout the country. For many years past compliment has been paid annually on his birthdays, when hundreds would assemble for a day of pleasure and entertainment at the home. He was preceded to the grave a few years ago by his wife, formerly Miss Williams.
He is survived by the following children, Mrs. Oliver Courson of this city, Mrs. Timothy Tanner, of Stokesville, Mrs. K. L. Griffis, Pearson, and four sons, George W. Gillis, Leander Gillis, Arthur Gillis and David Gillis, all prominent in the section in which they live. He is also survived by the following brothers, Norman of Ware county, Arthur of the Stokesville section, and Arrington, of Atkinson county.
Many beautiful and appropriate tributes were paid to Mr. Gillis, loved wherever he was known.
The influence of him and his excellent family connections made of that entire section one of the finest of communities in the state. Deeply religious, progressive and charitable, this revered citizen will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were conducted from the Stokesville Missionary Baptist church of which Mr. Gillis was a member, Friday afternoon. A very large group of sorrowing friends joined with the large family circle in paying appropriate last tribute to one of the county's most honored and beloved citizens. Many beautiful floral offerings betokened the esteem of loved ones and admiring friends. Rev. Cecil Thomas and Rev. B. Burkett, present and former pastors jointly paid tribute to the life and character of Mr. Gillis. A quartet of male voices from Douglas, Mercer Deavours, W. S. Conner, H. C. Roberts and C. E. Weir rendered two numbers, old songs loved by Mr. Gillis. The talented Turner sisters, trio of Baxley, also sang at the service, songs by request. Tanner Funeral Parlors were in charge of arrangements and the remains were laid near the famous home of the deceased.
Mr. Gillis came to the section from Montgomery county in 1853, locating near Stokesville, where he continued to live throughout his entire career of benevolence and good citizenship. He amassed large farming interests which occupied his time and energies during the active years of his manhood. He reared a large family, was deeply interested in the affairs of his county, his church, schools, and to the point of devotion.
His fondness for music was known throughout the country. For many years past compliment has been paid annually on his birthdays, when hundreds would assemble for a day of pleasure and entertainment at the home. He was preceded to the grave a few years ago by his wife, formerly Miss Williams.
He is survived by the following children, Mrs. Oliver Courson of this city, Mrs. Timothy Tanner, of Stokesville, Mrs. K. L. Griffis, Pearson, and four sons, George W. Gillis, Leander Gillis, Arthur Gillis and David Gillis, all prominent in the section in which they live. He is also survived by the following brothers, Norman of Ware county, Arthur of the Stokesville section, and Arrington, of Atkinson county.
Many beautiful and appropriate tributes were paid to Mr. Gillis, loved wherever he was known.
The influence of him and his excellent family connections made of that entire section one of the finest of communities in the state. Deeply religious, progressive and charitable, this revered citizen will be greatly missed.
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