Darrell Ray Gillis

Loved and missed  

Our hearts forever broken and

 forever changed.

Friends forever in heaven 

                 Danny Eddy                                   Darrell Gillis

                12/20/1976   -  8/24/2008                  9/27/1975  -  5/14/2005 

It's been three years and two months since you left us.  I can't think of it as a long time because, I have so much longer to live without you.  How do you get out of getting old?  I know your pure heart had a lot to do with God calling you home.  Lissa

BORN TO JERALYN AND LEO GILLIS

Darrell went to live his eternal life when he was killed instantly in an automobile accident.

Bury your child, bury your heart.
God  ripped out my heart and then said,
Go on and live now.
I must now begin the life long journey,
of accpting the unaccptable.
I can remember the happiness,
But, I can't feel it anymore. Mom

From KD
darrellsbabygirl

Shine on Brother

November 1974

Brenda was born sleeping, Big Sis to Darrell




My Little Brenda 

Born sleeping 11/26/1974

For the last 33 years I held you tight in my

heart always wondering what if,

For 33 years on this day I would go be alone

( usually by grandma’s grave) and just cry,

Know one understood, but I knew you could here

me & feel my love.

Two different mediums asked me if I lost

another child other than Darrell, That proved to
me
What I already knew you are always with me.

I’m so glad that you & Darrell have each other

Until we all get there and be all together again.

Sweet Dreams My Little Angel

Love Mom

Darrell was always happy, he enjoyed life to its fullest. He has an unconditional love. He never judged anyone and always excepted people as they are and could see the best in everyone he met. He touched so many hearts through his life. He taught me patience, I had to be, Darrell was never in a hurry for anything. He told me once to slow down and enjoy life. Life was very hard on Darrell, he was always in pain from the time he was a small boy till' he grew. As he grew, the pain got worse and he had to live with that everyday. He was always getting hurt one way or another.  It seemed nothing ever went his way. But, he always put out that everything was fine and he never let it get him down. I really think God had thought Darrell had been through enough and called him home to be the angel he truly is.

Darrell enjoyed collecting Mardi Gras Masks

I miss him so much, I never imagined life without him in it. Now, I never imagined something could hurt so bad. His death left a huge void in my heart. But, even in death, he has done his best to let me know he's fine. I love his special signs. I can't wait to hold him in my arms again and tell him I love him face to face. He lives on in the two precious grandchildren he left me. Katie who was Darrell's ray of sunshine. His world revolved around her and baby Jared who Darrell never had a chance to meet but, is just like him. Being the Dad he is, I'm sure Darrell is watching over Jared and Katie and guiding them through their life. Mom

WAS IN THE HOUSE... 9/27/75-5/14/05

Last night while I was trying to sleep,
My son's voice I did hear.

I opened my eyes and looked around.

But, he did not appear.
He said, Mom you've got to listen,

You've got to understand.

God didn't take me from you, Mom.

He only took my hand.

When I called out in pain that night.

The instant that I died.

He reached down and took my hand.

And pulled me to His side.

He pulled me up and saved me

From the misery and pain

My body was hurt so badly inside,

I could never be the same.

My search is really over now.

I've found happiness within.

All the answers to my empty dreams

And all that might have been.

I love you and miss you so,

And I'll always be nearby.

my body's gone forever,

But my spirit will never die!

And so, you must go now,

Live one day at a time.

Just understand

God did not take me from you,

He only took my hand.

"

When I first saw this picture it hit me hard.  It looks like the back of Darrell's head.  I knew this is how he was welcomed into heaven the moment he died.  I know the moment I die I will get this big hug from him.

 MOM 

Soar High Sweet Angel !!!

Our World has been forever changed. 

Life is continous and is infinite. Death is only passing through God's other door.       Quote by Edgar Cayce