Henry James Gilfillian 1927-2010 LIBERTY, August 30, 2010 - Henry James Gilfillian Sr., 82, of Daisetta, died on August 29, 2010, at his home.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2010, from 5pm until 8pm at the Allison Funeral Service Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 10:00am in Guedry Cemetery, Batson, Texas with Reverend Wm. “Bill” Mosley officiating.

Mr. Gilfillian was born on December 29, 1927 in Daisetta, Texas to parents William Henry Gilfillian and Jean Wallace Gilfillian. He graduated from Hull-Daisetta High School in 1945
He married Carolyn Virginia Hundley on March 12, 1950 in Louisiana and was a loving and devoted husband for 60 years. Mr. Gilfillian owned and operated G & G Oil Well Service for 35 years, and was a rice farmer for 25 years. He was the President and Chairman of the Board of Hull State Bank for over 20 years. He was a member of the Texas Cattle Raisers Association, and a member of the Daisetta Fire Board.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters; Bernice LeNormand, Betty Jo Shelburne and Juanita Smith. Mr. Gilfillian is survived by his wife, Carolyn Gilfillian, one son, Henry J. Gilfillian Jr. and wife Cindy, three grandsons, Henry J. Gilfillian III and his wife, Brandi, Harrison Gilfillian and Hunter Gilfillian, sister, Rosa Lee Landry and husband Allen, Elmo Arceneaux was a lifelong friend and employee for 62 years.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that contributions be made to the Alzhiemers Association, 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis St., Liberty, Texas 77575.

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