Richard Mayo Gilley of League City Texas went to be with the Lord on the 6th day of November 2016 at his home in League City where he was a longtime resident. 

We lost a patriot to his country, a sub-serviant husband, a caring father a sweet uncle, & a devoted friend, who will be forever missed. 

He retired from NASA Space Center after 30 years of employment where he started as an Experimental Metalsmith and ended as an Inspector of Aircrafts.
Richard M Gilley was born on December 22, 1923 to James Wesley Gilley and Ruby Jo Mayo Gilley. The youngest of 7 siblings. 

Richard was part of the 1939 Champion Football team of Brownwood Jr High School. Richard was a decorated Sergeant in the United States Army Air Force Division 234th AAF BU out of Clovis NM he fought in the campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe and Air off Europe. 

He separated from the branch of service as a decorated 6 star Sergeant with a Good Conduct Medal and 3 Overseas Service Bars. He loved playing tennis and kept a very active lifestyle.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruby Gilley, wife Doris J Bussey Gilley, Brothers Hoyt and Walter and Sisters Edith, LeEtta, and Jimmie. 

He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Dianne Gilley. He is also survived by nieces Gaye McDonald and husband Chuck, Pamela McAlister and husband Ken, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 6-8:00pm at Crowder Funeral Home in League City Texas, with interment on Friday at 11am Eastlawn Memorial Park in Early Texas.

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