Walter Michael Gilley Sr.

Mr. Walter Michael “Mike” Gilley, Sr., 68, of Mt. Airy passed away at Northern Hospital of Surry County Monday, September 16, 2019.  He was born in Surry County January 11, 1951 to the late James Monroe and Dorothy Gordon Gilley.  He graduated from Mt. Airy High School in 1969 and was an inductee into the Mount Airy Sports Hall of Fame in 1968.  Mr. Gilley was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.  Mr. Gilley relished the time he spent with family and friends, always wanting to help others.  Mr. Gilley will be lovingly remembered by his wife Janet Vivian Bradley Gilley; a daughter Tracey Lynn Gilley Vogler and husband Phillip, a daughter Jennifer Renee Gilley Salyer and significant other Tommy Goins; a son Walter Michael Gilley, Jr. and son Shawn Bradley Gilley and wife Katrina; grandchildren, Brooke Vogler, Opal Gilley, and Augustus Gilley that is due in October.  In addition to his parents Mr. Gilley was preceded in death by a brother Steve Gilley.  A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Airy Friday, September 20, 2019 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Griff Gatewood and Pastor Dewayne Trout officiating.  The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 2:00 until the time of the service.  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.