Gillis Harmon was born on January 10, 1961, in Attala County, Mississippi, to Roscoe Thurman and the late Betty Ann Thurman. He attended Long Creek Elementary School and graduated from McAdams High School as a member of the Class of 1980. At an early age, Gillis joined Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained a faithful and dedicated member until his health began to fail.

Gillis was a devoted healthcare worker who faithfully served many individuals throughout his career until his retirement in 2023. He was well-liked and deeply loved by those he cared for and worked alongside. On April 24, 2026, at 7:51 a.m., Gillis peacefully transitioned from this life at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

On November 14, 987, Gillis was united in holy matrimony to Mary Jean Luckett-Harmon. Their loving union was blessed with 38 years of marriage. To this union, three sons were born: Jeremy D'Shone Chestnut, Deon Harmon and Jamal Harmon.

Gillis was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ann Thurman; two grandchildren, Summer and Shundrea Chestnut; his father-in-love and mother-in-love, Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Luckett; his brother, Kelvin Harmon; his sister-in-love, Mary Hall; his nephews, Turanda McGil Harmon and Devonta Tyrone Harmon and his brothers-in-love William Sherrod Jr. and George Bowls.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories a devoted wife, Mary Jean Harmon; three loving sons, Jeremy Deon, and Jamal Harmon; his devoted father, Roscoe Thurman; his beloved grandchildren, Jamarion, Ka'Darrious, James and Janyla; his siblings, Sherrie J. Sherrod, Judy Harmon, Vivian H. Bowles, Roger Collins, Lannie Harmon, Kelcey Harmon (Beverly), Trenace Coffee (Phillip) and Stacey H. Weatherby; his goddaughters, Kylaand Porsche; his devoted in-laws, Willie Earl, Maxcine, Laura, Jimmy, James and Adell; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends.

PLACE OF SERVICE: Durant M.B. Church, Durant, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday 05/02/2026 at 11:00 a.m.

INTERMENT: Roby Cemetery, Goodman, MS

VIEWING: Friday 05/01/2026 at 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.