Leon Samuel Gillis Jr. Obituary

In loving memory of Leon Samuel Gillis Jr. (Waldorf, Maryland), born in Warner Robins, Georgia, who departed this world on January 6, 2026 at the age of 37. Leon leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leon Samuel Gillis Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his sister Francine Johnson; and his grandparents, Helen Gillis and James Baker. He is survived by: his parents, Leon Gillis and Yvette Gillis; his brothers, DeVaughn Baker (Melissa) and DeLante Gillis; his siblings' children, Kamilian, DeVaughn Jr., DeVante, Patience and Melodee; his grandparents, Richard and Iris Baker; and his aunts and uncles, Senora Ruffin (Cornell), Phyllis Gillis, Violet Fisher (Ronald), Debbie Gillis, Yvette Gillis, James Baker Sr. (Pam), Hawthorne Gillis and Richard Gillis (Georgia). He is also survived by Several great-aunts, great-uncles, and many cousins.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 20th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Lighthouse Baptist Church (3150 Middletown Rd, Waldorf, MD 20603). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 20th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.