James C. Gillette, of Niles
Jan. 4, 1928-Nov. 12, 2019
Niles Daily Star, Published 8:47 am Thursday, November 14, 2019
Jan. 4, 1928 — Nov. 12, 2019
James C. Gillette, 91, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in West Woods of Niles.
Jim was born on Jan. 4, 1928, in Niles, to the late Dr. Clarence and Ruth (Wells) Gillette.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Margaret ‘Maggie’ Ossmer. He is also preceded by his brother, John Gillette, and his sister, Ida Mae Wiersma.
Jim is survived by his daughter, Sally (David) Gillette-Jones, of Antwerp, Ohio, and his son, Thomas Gillette, of Howell, Michigan. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Sara, Peter, Andrew and Charley; four great-grandchildren and his brother-in-law, Ray Wiersma.
Jim was a fifth-generation active member of First Baptist Church in Niles, serving in a number of capacities and always generous with a strong back and a truck when needs arose in the congregation. He was also a lifelong farmer known for growing apples, grain and raising hogs.
Visitation for Jim will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at First Baptist Church, 1446 E. Main St., Niles. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. in the church.
Burial will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Arrangements have been made at Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home 615 E. Main St., Niles.
Online condolences may be made to the family at halbritterwickens.com.