Billie “Charles†Gilley, 67, of Laurel Hill passed away on Monday, 14 September 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. Simply known as Papa, he was a loving husband, father, and foster parent to so many. Papa Charles was preceded in death by his father and mother, Palmer Lee (Bud) and Emma Genevieve of Paxton. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Patricia, children: Jeff Slaughter, Eric Slaughter (Su Yon), Stacey Law, Brian, Robert Crawford, Aleta Beck (Rickey), Emily Day (Chris), Glinda Strickland (Denny), Roger Crawford (Katie), Matt Withrow (Diane), Amber Simmons (Mark), Patric Withrow, Caine, Aaron, Eli, and Caroline; sister Margie Henderson and brother Bobby (Vickie); 30 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, give or take a few and the numerous foster children who have been in his home thru the years. Papa Charles was truly loved and will be forever missed. Until we meet again.
Viewing will be Friday, 18 September between 6 and 8 P.M. at Brackney Funeral Home in Crestview. Celebration of Life Services will be on Saturday, 19 September beginning at 1 P.M., also at Brackney Funeral Home in Crestview. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Laurel Hill followed by grazing at Magnolia Baptist Church.
Cindie black (Friend)
September 16, 2020, 12:00 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for the whole family.ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Bonnie Odom (friend)
September 17, 2020, 12:00 am
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Bonnie Odom (friend)
September 17, 2020, 12:00 am
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Jackee and Will (Katie and Rogers Aunt/Uncle)
September 19, 2020, 12:00 am
Thinking of you and your family during this time. Our deepest condolences of your loss of a love one.
Jackee, Will, Racheal and Kyle.
Theresa Blizzard (friend)
September 19, 2020, 12:00 am
Dear Pat, I'm terribly sorry for your loss of your husband. I will never forget you babysitting my children. When I went to pick them up, they were always so happy. You always let them be themselves which was often in the dirt. I knew they were being treated like kings. I never felt bad about leaving them with you when I worked. My heart was always so sure they were being treated like I would treat them!!!