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Earnest's obituary

Our father, Earnest Lee Gillis, left this world on November 22, 2022 at the age of 84. He will be greatly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts. We would love for you to come and join us in honoring his life because it was definitely an extraordinary life well lived.

The father of:

Mrs. Edith Gillis Jordan

Ms. Eva Gillis

Ms. Erica Gillis

Mrs. Elaina Gillis

Mrs. Eleanor Gillis

The grandfather of:

Johnathan Gillis

Ashley Jordan

Natalie Jordan

Kennede Wagner

Karenton Wagner

James Phillips III

Memorial Service

Friday, December 2, 2022

St. Joseph Baptist Church

811 S. Virginia St

Port Lavaca, TX 77979

4 pm to 7 pm

Public Visitation

Friday, December 2, 2022

Gooden-Hatton Funeral Home

110 N East Ave

Wharton, TX 77448

12 pm to 6 pm

Funeral Service

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Camp Zion Rising Star Baptist Church

6400 W FM 1161 Rd

Spanish Camp, TX 77448

10 am viewing

11 am funeral service

Burial to follow immediately after funeral

Camp Zion Cemetery

7272 W FM 1161

Spanish Camp, TX 77448

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My Condolences and Prayers are with your Family in this time of bereavement may God continue to strengthen and comfort …
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My  prayers and condolences to the Gillis family....Rest In Paradise  Rev. Gillis
My  prayers and condolences to the Gillis family....Rest In Paradise  Rev. Gillis
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