Dr. John Marks Gillis
03/04/1964 - 10/02/2022
Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, October 8, 2022 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. W. G. Perkins, officiating.
John Marks Gillis was born March 4,1964 in Springfield, VA to Thelma Gillis and the late Donald Gillis.
He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and became a member of Cascade Hills Church, Columbus, GA where he played in the band as a guitarist.
John served in the U.S. Army for four years receiving the rank of Sergeant as a combat engineer. He was honorably discharged. John was a graduate of Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL; University of Florida, Gainesville, GA and received his Doctoral from Auburn University, Auburn, AL. He was a quiet man but a renowned Math teacher, a great historian, an inspiring guitarist and a runner. He really loved competing in marathons. John was a dedicated family man and a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the best life that he could. HIS GREATEST joy was spending time with his family. He also enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to music and quiet reflection. He was an extremely proud teacher of the Muscogee County School System for the past 30 years. This was his calling, his passion and he left his mark on all that he taught. John loved the students and was proud of their success.
On April 12 1997, John married his best friend, Sharon Marie Miles and this union was blessed with one daughter.
He was preceded in transitioning by his father and brother.
He leaves to honor his legacy his devoted wife, Sharon M. Gillis; daughter, Ryan Marie Gillis both of Smiths, AL; mother, Thelma Gillis of Gainesville, FL; two sisters-in- law, Daphne D. Miles of Columbus, GA; Angela Miles of Columbus, GA; brother-in-law, David Miles of Columbus, GA; two uncles, Stephen (Marilou) Duke of Newberry, FL and Fred Duke of Gainesville, FL; aunts, Elaine Kelly of Phenix City, AL; Lillian Butts of Phenix City, AL; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and his dog, RJ.