William 'Bill' Gillis

William "Bill" Gillis, 78, of Oakwood passed away at home on Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born in Danville on August 1, 1942 a son of Ruth and Robert Gillis. They preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his first wife Minnie, brother Robert Gillis, and an infant daughter Deana.

He is survived by his wife Mary Gillis, daughters Tonya Horvat and Kerrie (Wesley) Brash, stepdaughters Barbara Craddick and Michelle Craddick, and granddaughter Sydney.

Bill enlisted in the Unites States Navy where he proudly served for four years before beginning his career at the Danville Post Office. After 30 years, Bill was able to enjoy retirement. He was a member of the Apollo Motorhome Club.

Cremation rites were accorded at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. For those who would like to make a donation in Bills honor, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or on their website at https://www.heart.org/.

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