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Sidney Arthur Gillen
September 13, 1939 ~ October 8, 2015
ARLINGTON – Sidney Arthur Gillen, 76 was reunited with his son Lonnie and many other family members on Thursday, October 8, 2015. He was a hardworking, loving husband, caring father, awesome brother, amazing Grampa, and the kindest friend.
Memorial Service : Trinity United Methodist Church, 1200 W Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, Texas 76013, on Monday October 12, 2015 at 4 PM.
Memorials: In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family by calling Wade Family Funeral Home.
Preceded in Death: His son, Lonnie Gillen; father and mother, Jack (John) and Mildred Gillen; sister, Mildred Randazzo; brothers, Edwin Gillen and Nelson Gillen, and niece, Hannah Congdon.
Survivors: Wife, Barbara Gillen; Mother in law (Mom), Carolyn Congdon, Son, Ed Gillen and wife Carrie; Daughter, Bobbi Jo Ryburn and husband Michael; Brothers, Fred Gillen and Richard Gillen and Sisters, Bernadine Lawrence and Elizabeth Stewart; Grandchildren, Christopher Gillen and wife Nicole, Terry Gillen, Brittany Gillen, Parker, Taylor, and Cameron Gillen, Colton Ryburn and Great grandchildren, Riley Gillen and soon to be namesake Ryan Arthur Gillen.
He was a man who brought smiles, laughter and joy to all those around him. He was a selfless man who always put others first. He will always be remembered as the Greatest husband, father, brother, and grandfather and will live in our hearts forever.
Wade Family Funeral Home
Arlington, 817-274-9233
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The Bible at Psalms 90:10 says: “the span of our life is 70 years, or 80 if one is especially strong.†Yes, your beloved Sidney was so blessed. May his strength trickle down to his family and friends so you may be comforted in the days ahead. Lean on God for ‘everlasting comfort’ 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17 for he is close to those ‘brokenhearted’ Psalms 34:18. My deepest sympathy.