Charles W. Gillis, 71, of Hanson, KY passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on December 12, 1945 in Preston, MS to the late Lucille and John W. Gillis. Charles was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War and was formerly a coal miner with Peabody Coal Company. He was a Kentucky Colonel, he enjoyed working on cars and attending the Old Antique Engine Show and loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Cecil Gillis.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-five years, Susan Gillis; and his daughter, Kristy Leigh Short and husband, Blaze of Huntsville, AL.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Military honors will be conducted graveside by the Hopkins County Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Randy Wiles, Wesley Wiles, Travis Laffoon, Edwin Bryant, Charles Andrews and David Smith.