Robert S. Gills Sr.

September 3, 1952 - October 3, 2020

Robert S. Gills, Sr., 68, of Havana, passed away at Mason District Hospital, in Havana, at 11:45 a.m., on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was born September 3, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Jesse Franklin and Patricia (Gills) Gallion. He married Rita Bailey and she preceded him in death after 21 years of marriage. He later married Lena Reynolds on June 13, 2008. Mr. Gills is survived by his wife, Lena, of Havana; three children: Robert S. (Candice) Gills, Jr. of Delavan, Angela Shindledecker of Harristown, and Ryan C. (Kimberly) Gills of Forest City; two step-children: Jessica Rush and Joesph Johns; as well as nine grandchildren: Katelynn, Alison, Steven, Callie, Cheyenne, Ariel, Alana, Grace and Kaden. Also surviving are six siblings: Mary (Jim) Smith, Betty (Butch) Coburn, Kathy (Jay) Decker, Donnie (Lisa) Gallion, Rick (Dawn) Gallion, Sandy (Bengi) Holmes; sister-in-law, Sadie Reynolds; several cousins, nieces, and nephews; as well as four dogs, who he considered to be his babies. He was preceded in death by his parents, and first wife, Rita. Mr. Gills was a CB Radio and Hamm Radio operator, with a collection of radios that covered a wall in his home. He loved hunting and fishing. He received his CDL and drove a truck for many years. He especially loved spending time with his family and his dogs. Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no public services at this time. Memorial contributions may made to Triumph Bank in Havana, in Mr. Gills’ name. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.