Charles Eugene Gilley

Charles Eugene Gilley, 71, died Saturday, July 1, 2018 in Bratt, Fla.

Mr. Gilley was a native and lifelong resident of Bratt. He was a retired CSX conductor with 36 years if service and a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Friday July 6, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Otis Thames and Terry Bryan officiating. Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery with Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Gilley is survived by his wife of more than 48 years, Rose Gilley of Bratt; one son, Charles Eric (Kerri) Gilley of Bratt; two daughters, Crystal Gilley (Josh) Calvert of Flomaton and Deana Gilley (Jonathan) Edwards of Branson, Mo.; three sisters, Betty Jean Hall and Yvonne Aden, both of Bratt, and Sharron Murell of Byrneville, Fla.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous other family members and friends.

Mr. Gilley was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Algy Mae Gilley; and one brother, James Gilley.