Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Michael Alan “Mike” Gilley, 63, of Ozark, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on August 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services for Mr. Gilley will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Tim Sewell officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Friday from 12:30 P. M. until service time. Serving as pallbearers will be Dustin Gilley, Clayton Phillips, Bowen Gilley, Tad Dunlap, Kenneth Cherry and Nathan Hilburn. Honorary pallbearers will be Double M. Property Service employees; Tony DeSausa, Julio Tello, Orlando DeJesus, Wilmer Gonzalez, Sammy Hernandez and “Shamu”.
Born on March 5, 1962, in Ozark to the late Jimmy Rex Gilley and Joyce Cherry Gilley, Mike lived a life devoted to his family and the simple joys he loved most. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and cheering on Alabama football. A proud husband, father, “Pappy,” and dog dad, Mike treasured time spent with his children, grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Abby. He especially loved fishing at the lake with his grandboys or simply being by their side for whatever adventures they dreamed up. Mike worked for many years with Dale Farmers Co-op before starting his own maintenance and remodeling business, where he took pride in his work and serving his community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Albert Lee Padgett.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Malissa Denise Gilley of Ozark; daughter, Shanna Gilley of Ozark; son, Dustin (Amber) Gilley of Ozark; four beloved grandchildren, Clayton David Phillips, Bowen Myles Gilley, Griffin Wade Gilley, and Wiley Hank Gilley; and his faithful canine companion, Abby. He also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, extended family, and friends who will miss him dearly.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses of Enhabit Hospice and to Sandra and Kenneth Cherry for their compassionate care and support.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 3054 McGehee Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36111.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HolmanFuneralHome.com
