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Leonard Autry Gills

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Leonard Autry Gills, 78, of Gurdon, Ark., went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2016. Mr. Gills was born October 2, 1937 in the Red Springs Community of Clark County to Louis and Mollie Pugh Gills. He was a graduate of Gurdon High School, Class of 1955 and served in the U.S. Army before receiving his B.S. Degree from Henderson State University, Class of 1959. Upon graduation he went to work for Gurdon Lumber Company and then Reynolds Aluminum. He retired early, then furthered his education, receiving his Master's Degree (HSU 1982) and became counselor at Gurdon Public Schools. He then served as Principal at Gurdon for 16 years before retiring. He was an accomplished pianist and a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Gurdon, where he served as pianist, Sunday School teacher and Secretary/Treasurer for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Hartis and J.W. Gills; and a niece Gail Gills Castleberry. He is survived by ten nephews and nieces who loved him and will miss him dearly, twenty-three grandnephews and nieces and numerous cousins. Visitation will be Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at the Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. Funeral services will be Monday, August 29, 2016 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Gurdon with Bro. Jerry Evans officiating. Interment to follow in Bethlehem Cemetery, Gurdon, AR, under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. In lieu of flowers send memorials to CARTI of Arkansas, 8901 Carti Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72205; Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Ark. or First Baptist Church of Gurdon, Ark. ***Sign our online guest book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com***

Published August 28, 2016

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