Martin E. Gillis, age 84,  a resident of Kings Mountain, died September 10, 2013 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. He was born in Anoka, Minnesota, son of the late Lawrence Gillis, Sr. and Ruth Tuthill Gillis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Gillis and his son, Mark Gillis. Mr. Gillis was a private pilot and instructor, an active member and volunteer at the Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain and served in the United States Army during World War II. He loved his family and friends.

SURVIVORS: Daughters: Peggy Riojas and husband Israel, Rock Hill, SC

Judy Johnson and husband Jeffery, Kings Mtn. NC

Catherine Denman and husband Kevin, Independence, KY

7 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.

MEMORIAL SERVICE:  Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Friday, September 13, 2013  3:00 P.M.  Dr. Robert Eng, officiating.

VISITATION: 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. Friday, September 13, 2013 prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC

MEMORIALS:  Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC