Charles Gillis

Charles C. "Chuck� Gillis, 56 of Lee�s Summit, MO passed away Mon. Aug. 25, 2003 at Truman Medical Center Lakewood. Services will be 1:00 pm, Sat. Aug. 30, 2003 at the George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 - 8:30 pm Friday at the Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America, Bartle Scout Reservation Endowment Fund. Chuck was born on Mar. 30, 1947 to Ralph and Nancy Gillis in Kansas City, MO. He had lived in Middletown, OH where he was an engineer for Armco before moving back to this area in 1986. Chuck was a Private Pilot, flight instructor, built his own planes and loved to fly with a passion. He was a member of the Quiet Birdmen Organization, City of Lee�s Summit BOAC and active in several chapters of the EAA. He was a member and elder of the Presbyterian Church in Middletown, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy V.Gillis in 1990, beside whom he will be laid to rest. Chuck is survived by a daughter, Stephanie V. Gillis of Lee�s Summit, a long time companion and partner Patricia Jackson of Lee�s Summit and his mother-in-law, Marie M. Vance of Independence.