Wendell Franklin Gilley Sr.
September 25, 1940 - October 20, 2019
Wendell Franklin Gilley, Sr. Age 79 Passed away Sunday Oct. 20, 2019 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on the same family farm he passed near Pleasant Grove. Mr. Gilley was a graduate of MCHS. While in school he worked for his brother H. M. Gilley, Jr. who was Marshall Co. Circuit Clerk. He then worked in Wastewater Treatment with Guntersville City & retired from MUB. He also worked at Monsanto from open to closing. Mr. Gilley enjoyed many hobbies: Alabama Football, NASCAR, trained & hunted with coon dogs, hunting, fishing. Once had Taxidermy business with Randal Dowdy. Most of all enjoying family & friends. He is Survived by: Dawne Wilson-daughter Mary Lee Gilley Lang-Sister Debbie C. Gilley-Daughter in Law Melanie (Ben) Moses- Niece along with a host of nieces & nephews. 8-Grandchildren 8-Great Grandchildren Proceeded in Death by: Son-Wendell Franklin “Bim” Gilley, Jr. Parents-H. M. Gilley, Sr. & Julia Lee Jarmon Gilley Brothers- H. M. Gilley, Jr., James “Jim” Gilley, George Gilley & Earl Gilley. Sister-Betty Carolyn Gilley Memorial Service will be Sunday November 3, 2019 at Guntersville Memorial Chapel from 2-4. Service at 4 with Rev. Neal Fossett Officiating.
Wendell Franklin Gilley, Sr. Age 79 Passed away Sunday Oct. 20, 2019 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on the same family farm he passed near Pleasant Grove. Mr. Gilley was a graduate of MCHS. While in school he worked for his... View Obituary & Service Information