George W. Gillis, 87, of Burlington died Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.
Born Feb. 10, 1934, in Iowa City, he was the son of George A. and Edna May Gillis.
He was an Army veteran and was an over the road truck driver. He was of the Christian faith.
Survivors include his four children, Chuck Gillis Sr. and Rick Gillis both of Burlington, Lori Peterman of Douglas, Wyo., and Estella Ritchie of Burlington; one brother, Kenneth Gillis; two sisters, Betty Jackson and Virginia McElderry; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5 at Lunning Chapel. Friends may call beginning at 8 a.m. The graveside service and interment will follow at Aspen Grove Cemetery. Pastor Dean Graber will officiate.