Charles Linvel Gillis Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 21, 2025, at the age of 82, Charles Linvel Gillis in Tyler, Texas, born in Nacogdoches, Texas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Linvel Gillis to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Willie Gillis and Novis Griffin Lunsford Gillis; and his sister Sherry Nell Pledger. He is survived by: his wife Virginia Ruth Gillis; his daughters, Regina Lee Ward (Joe) and Carol Annette Chambless (James); his siblings, Jimmy Dwight Gillis (Mary) and Linda Elizabeth Cobb; his grandchildren, Paige Bing (Rich), Blake Chambless (Lauren), Taylor Swafford (Kyle) and Trent Ward (Nichole); and his great grandchildren, Kaden Morrison, Kohen Bing, Kambrie Chambless, Hallie Chambless, Elise Swafford, Clay Swafford and Joseph Swafford.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Rader Funeral Home (401 N Martin St, Kilgore, TX 75662). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Laird Hill Baptist Church (12392 Co Rd 172A, Laird Hill, TX 75666). A burial will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Crim's Chapel Cemetery (6959 TX-322, Henderson, TX 75652).
For five decades, Charles made significant contributions to LeBus International, where he ultimately retired as Plant Manager.
