Age 85, passed away November 30, 2021. He was born in Clarkedale, AR to the late Jack and Winnie Lou Gills. He is survived by wife Ethel Gills; children, Bertha Simmons-Gills, Larry(Sharon)Dubose-Gills of Dallas, TX, Curtis (Karen) Gills; Kevin (Wincey) Gills, Sylvester Gills, Michael (Paula) Gills of Montgomery, AL; Garry (Conswayla) Gills of Murfreesboro, TN, Sharon (Thomas) Coleman, Andre Gills Sr., Ann (Thomas Jr.)Taylor, Jeffery (Sarah) Gills Sr., Linda Renee Gills, and Tamara Gills of Birmingham, AL; siblings; other relatives and friends.