Alton Gillis, 90, passed away on February 16, 2022 at his residence in Sturgis, MS. He was a U.S. Veteran and was a retired Justice Court Judge for 28 years with Oktibbeha County and retired from Howard Manufacturing. Mr. Gillis was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Sturgis and also he was a Mason and a Shriner. He enjoyed visiting with friends at Sturgis Café and he also enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing jokes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chapman Archie Gillis and Dorothy Mae Jones Gillis; and several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean McClelland Gillis of Sturgis, MS; daughters, Sharon Williams (Tommy) of Pheba, MS and Cynthia Hunt (Warren) of Ackerman, MS; son, James Alton Gillis (Lynn) of Sturgis, MS; grandchildren, Amanda Rebaldo (Blake), Hayden Gillis (Jayne), Malinda (Mindy) Hunt, Jordan Hunt, and Tyler Hunt (Kristen); several great grandchildren; sister, Sally McRorie (Jim) of North Carolina; his twin brother, Algen Gillis (Christine) of Starkville, MS, and additional brothers, Rodger Gillis (Erma) of Sturgis, MS, and Marion Gillis of Mathiston, MS; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS, with the graveside service following at 3:00 p.m. at McClelland Cemetery in Sturgis. Rev. Charles White will conduct the service.
