COLUMBUS
Chalmer Van Gilley, 67, of Coovert Street, died at 11:39 p.m. at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones.
He was born April 6, 1951, in Letcher County, Kentucky, the son of Londie and Lillian Banks Gilley.
He married Pam Gilley April 9, 1988.
He was co-owner of NC Tool and Machine Inc. where he devoted his life to ensure he could provide for his family. He was previously a member of Community Baptist Church where he was a deacon.
Chalmer loved to fish and play guitar and was adored by his wife, children and grandchildren.
After being diagnosed with diabetes in 1998, Chalmer faced multiple health issues. He continued to face one struggle after another, meeting each with an indomitable spirit and a smile on his face.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2018, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Burdell Gilley officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Freetown Valley Home Memorial Old Regular Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association in Chalmer’s memory.
He is survived by his wife, Pam; mother, Lillian Gilley of Columbus; daughters, Brooke Gilley, Cheyenne Gilley and Summer Gilley, all of Columbus; brothers, Roger (Sondra) Gilley, Denny (Amber) Gilley, both of Columbus and Keith (Trudi) Gilley of North Vernon, and sisters, Jill (Tony) Garris of Elizabethtown and Jennifer (Danny) Fields of Columbus; a sister-in-law, Sandy Gilley of Columbus; grandchildren, Arydessa Gray, Lindel Gray and Amara Asher; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Londie Gilley; and brothers, Norshel Gilley, Ricky Gilley and Jeff Gilley.
You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet. Information: www.jewellrittman.com.
