1941
Joseph
2022
Joseph Gillette
April 22, 1941 — August 22, 2022
Mr. Joseph William Gillette Sr., age 81 of Kingsland, Ga., passed away on the evening of August 22, 2022 at UF Health North in Jacksonville, Fl.
Joe was born on April 22, 1941 in Kingsland, Ga. to the late Walter and Kathleen Gillette. He was one of five siblings and born in the home the entire Gillette family has known at one time or another as a place of love, discipline, and a good hot meal.
Joe grew up in Kingsland and lived there with his family until serving in the Coast Guard and moving to Massachusetts, where he met his lovely wife, Nancy. The two married in 1962 and had two children, Billy and Cindy. Joe and his family moved back home to Kingsland in 1972 where he served in various occupations, such as Police Officer, Building Inspector, and Millwright. He also served in the Army Reserves for 10 years. Joe retired from Anheuser-Busch in Jacksonville, Fl. in 2003. Joe was especially witty, often direct, and an avid fan of NASCAR. He enjoyed traveling with Nancy and watching western movies, preferably those shot before colored television. Joe was dedicated to his family and showed love through loyalty and support; which was evident in his eagerness to help with a problem, his presence in his grandchildren’s milestone moments, his investment in his children’s endeavors, and his dedication to his loving wife in both health and the last several years of illness.
Joe is survived by his children, Billy (Jan) Gillette and Cindy Adcock, all of Kingsland, Ga.; his brothers, Martin Gillette of Kingsland, Ga. and Dayton (Nancy) Gillette of Dawsonville, Ga.; his sisters, Ileen (Dan) Ruffin of Hilliard, Fl. and Glenda (Jimmy) Foddrell of White Oak, Ga.; his grandchildren, Kristen (Josh) Thomas, Devin (Olivia Valente) Gillette, Justin (Michele Mix) Adcock, and Amber Adcock; his great-grandson, Baer Thomas; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Joe Gillette was proceeded in death by his parents and loving wife. Today, he is reunited with his “sweetie”.
A Graveside service for Mr. Gillette will be held at 10:00 am Friday, August 26, 2022, at Lawnwood Cemetery in Kingsland, Ga. with Adam Jones and Dan Ruffin presiding. Devin Gillette, Justin Adcock, Josh Thomas, Marty Gillette, Tony Gillette, and Chris Lang will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim, Jake, and Joe Gillette.
Joe was born on April 22, 1941 in Kingsland, Ga. to the late Walter and Kathleen Gillette. He was one of five siblings and born in the home the entire Gillette family has known at one time or another as a place of love, discipline, and a good hot meal.
Joe grew up in Kingsland and lived there with his family until serving in the Coast Guard and moving to Massachusetts, where he met his lovely wife, Nancy. The two married in 1962 and had two children, Billy and Cindy. Joe and his family moved back home to Kingsland in 1972 where he served in various occupations, such as Police Officer, Building Inspector, and Millwright. He also served in the Army Reserves for 10 years. Joe retired from Anheuser-Busch in Jacksonville, Fl. in 2003. Joe was especially witty, often direct, and an avid fan of NASCAR. He enjoyed traveling with Nancy and watching western movies, preferably those shot before colored television. Joe was dedicated to his family and showed love through loyalty and support; which was evident in his eagerness to help with a problem, his presence in his grandchildren’s milestone moments, his investment in his children’s endeavors, and his dedication to his loving wife in both health and the last several years of illness.
Joe is survived by his children, Billy (Jan) Gillette and Cindy Adcock, all of Kingsland, Ga.; his brothers, Martin Gillette of Kingsland, Ga. and Dayton (Nancy) Gillette of Dawsonville, Ga.; his sisters, Ileen (Dan) Ruffin of Hilliard, Fl. and Glenda (Jimmy) Foddrell of White Oak, Ga.; his grandchildren, Kristen (Josh) Thomas, Devin (Olivia Valente) Gillette, Justin (Michele Mix) Adcock, and Amber Adcock; his great-grandson, Baer Thomas; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Joe Gillette was proceeded in death by his parents and loving wife. Today, he is reunited with his “sweetie”.
A Graveside service for Mr. Gillette will be held at 10:00 am Friday, August 26, 2022, at Lawnwood Cemetery in Kingsland, Ga. with Adam Jones and Dan Ruffin presiding. Devin Gillette, Justin Adcock, Josh Thomas, Marty Gillette, Tony Gillette, and Chris Lang will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim, Jake, and Joe Gillette.
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