While attending a chapel service at boot camp Robert placed his faith in Jesus as his personal Savior. While living in the farming community the family attend Highland Baptist Church.
Robert was an excellent farmer and rancher, using his knowledge and skill to improve farming practices. In addition to farming, Robert was a Field Representative for Garden State Bean Co. in South and North Dakota. He mentored many farmers in the cultivation of pinto beans. Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a Master Mason, a member of the Ashlar Lodge No. 115, A.F. & A.M. of Fowler, CO, and he was conferred the 32 degree of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry at the Rocky Mountain Consistory, Denver CO.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Luther Gilley – 1975 and Veatura Ann Carter (Gilley) – 1986, by brothers, Edward Gilley – 2011, Donald Gilley – 2012, a grandson, Richard Troy Gilley –1986 and a great-granddaughter, Megan Ann Gilley – 2008.
A private military burial will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Jan 23 @ 10:00 AM - with a lunch to follow. Location: Kersey Community Church, 26221 County Rd 53 Kersey, Colorado 80644
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: • Highland Baptist Church 5237 Highland Church Rd, Boone, CO 81025 • Bruce McCandless State Veterans Home 903 Moore Drive, Florence, CO 81226
Contributor: Vaughan Mavir (47232034)
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While attending a chapel service at boot camp Robert placed his faith in Jesus as his personal Savior. While living in the farming community the family attend Highland Baptist Church.
Robert was an excellent farmer and rancher, using his knowledge and skill to improve farming practices. In addition to farming, Robert was a Field Representative for Garden State Bean Co. in South and North Dakota. He mentored many farmers in the cultivation of pinto beans. Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a Master Mason, a member of the Ashlar Lodge No. 115, A.F. & A.M. of Fowler, CO, and he was conferred the 32 degree of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry at the Rocky Mountain Consistory, Denver CO.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Luther Gilley – 1975 and Veatura Ann Carter (Gilley) – 1986, by brothers, Edward Gilley – 2011, Donald Gilley – 2012, a grandson, Richard Troy Gilley –1986 and a great-granddaughter, Megan Ann Gilley – 2008.
A private military burial will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Jan 23 @ 10:00 AM - with a lunch to follow. Location: Kersey Community Church, 26221 County Rd 53 Kersey, Colorado 80644
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: • Highland Baptist Church 5237 Highland Church Rd, Boone, CO 81025 • Bruce McCandless State Veterans Home 903 Moore Drive, Florence, CO 81226
Contributor: Vaughan Mavir (47232034)
Living relatives removed from obituary.
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