Lester Gilley

View this Videotribute Lester Joe Gilley, age 87, of Jefferson died Wednesday at his residence. Mr. Gilley was born March 24, 1920 in Creston, NC, to the late Roby and Margaret Denny Gilley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Bertie Perry Gilley, a son Ricky Gilley, and a grandson, Kevin Gilley. Mr. Gilley enjoyed outdoor activities including hunting ground hogs and gardening. He also loved gospel music. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 20, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC, by Rev. Denton Hart, Rev. Eddie Lewis, and Rev. Glen Woodie. Burial will follow in the Burnt School House Cemetery in Creston, NC. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday prior to the funeral service at Ashelawn. Mr. Gilley is survived by: 3 Sons: Jerry Gilley of Jefferson, NC, Kenneth Gilley of Taylorsville, NC, and Jimmy Gilley of Lansing, NC. 3 Daughters: Wanda Dollar, Linda Bennette, and Brenda Ham, all of Lansing, NC. 1 Brother: Glenn Gilley of Elkton, MD. 1 Sister: Marie Boyd of Winston-Salem, NC. 14 Grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. You may send condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.