Joseph Gilless' Obituary
Joseph Floyd Gilless passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Hammond, LA. He was born in Luxora, AR on May 16, 1927 to the late Joseph and Lillian Lewis Gilless and has been a resident of Tangipahoa Parish since 1960.
The beloved husband of Bobbie Bell Gilless, he is survived by one daughter, Sue G. Fletcher (Bill); three sons: J. Floyd Gilless (Ethel), Blaine H. and D. Troy Gilless; one sister, Lorene Foley; two brothers, Al and Lou Gilless and four grandsons: Joseph S. Fletcher, John, Michael and Joseph D. Gilless. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Trinity Baptist Church, 42062 Pumpkin Center Rd., Hammond, LA 70403.
A wake is scheduled from 6-9:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2012 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433.
At Trinity Baptist Church, visiting hours will begin Saturday at 9:00 AM.
Interment at Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery will immediately follow service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation, 1109 S. Chestnut St. Hammond, LA 70401.
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