"Dobie" James Gillis

Mr. “Dobie” James Gillis, age 70, of Johnson City, TN went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Erwin, TN he was the son of the late James Henry Gillis and Earlene Mathes Cooper. Mr. Gillis was a mechanic and he was a member of FLBC Church.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Gillis and a brother, Eddie Gillis. Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Balinda Gillis, Greeneville, TN and Tammy Lester, Elizabethton, TN; a son, James Gillis, Johnson City, TN; several grandchildren and a sister, Mae Grimes and husband Bobby, Erwin, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life service for Mr. “Dobie” James Gillis at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Oakland Presbyterian Church, Limestone, TN with Pastor Bobby Grimes officiating.Read Obituary