Obituary for Roderick Thomas Gillis
Roderick Thomas Gillis (Tom), 69, of Mooresboro North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024.
Tom was born on July 12, 1954, to Rod and Joyce Gillis in Jamestown NY. He graduated in 1972 and then joined the Army. After his years in the Military, he worked in the family business (Gillis Brothers Well Drilling) with his father. Then went on to work in many places around the world including Russia, Japan, Iraq, Mexico, and Alaska.
Tom is survived by his loving wife Robin Bennett-Gillis, and his 3 children Kristie (Kosta) Greenstein of Olean NY, Rod (Rigel) Gillis of Vail AZ, Jamie (Mike) Kruger of Roseto PA as well as 9 grandsons Zach, Colin, Bryce, Spencer, Brodie, Diego, Mateo, Sebastian, Eryx, and 1 granddaughter Ashlynn. Tom is also survived by his Mother Joyce Gillis, Sister Connie (Dan) Goldberg of Panama NY, brother Tim (Joanne) Gillis of Gowanda NY, brother Todd (Michelle) Gillis of Mooresboro NC, and multiple nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Rod Gillis.
Tom was a proud Military Veteran and world traveler. He often said that the best part of seeing the world was the people he met along the way. He enjoyed sharing stories from his days in the service and his travels around the world. Tom loved his 1968 El Camino and would spend time driving with his kids singing Werewolves of London. He loved to be outside soaking up the sun. With all of his travels, he lived in many areas throughout his life, most notably in Panama NY, Tucson AZ, and then finished his years in Mooresboro NC near his brother and parents. He was an avid animal lover, leaving behind 2 dogs, 4 cats, and a bunny. He loved his family and was a very hard-working man. Tom (Dad) will be forever missed.
“Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean.”
Until we meet again.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.
Tom was born on July 12, 1954, to Rod and Joyce Gillis in Jamestown NY. He graduated in 1972 and then joined the Army. After his years in the Military, he worked in the family business (Gillis Brothers Well Drilling) with his father. Then went on to work in many places around the world including Russia, Japan, Iraq, Mexico, and Alaska.
Tom is survived by his loving wife Robin Bennett-Gillis, and his 3 children Kristie (Kosta) Greenstein of Olean NY, Rod (Rigel) Gillis of Vail AZ, Jamie (Mike) Kruger of Roseto PA as well as 9 grandsons Zach, Colin, Bryce, Spencer, Brodie, Diego, Mateo, Sebastian, Eryx, and 1 granddaughter Ashlynn. Tom is also survived by his Mother Joyce Gillis, Sister Connie (Dan) Goldberg of Panama NY, brother Tim (Joanne) Gillis of Gowanda NY, brother Todd (Michelle) Gillis of Mooresboro NC, and multiple nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Rod Gillis.
Tom was a proud Military Veteran and world traveler. He often said that the best part of seeing the world was the people he met along the way. He enjoyed sharing stories from his days in the service and his travels around the world. Tom loved his 1968 El Camino and would spend time driving with his kids singing Werewolves of London. He loved to be outside soaking up the sun. With all of his travels, he lived in many areas throughout his life, most notably in Panama NY, Tucson AZ, and then finished his years in Mooresboro NC near his brother and parents. He was an avid animal lover, leaving behind 2 dogs, 4 cats, and a bunny. He loved his family and was a very hard-working man. Tom (Dad) will be forever missed.
“Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean.”
Until we meet again.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.