James Earl Gillean

Mr. James Gillean, 71, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillie Mae Lewallen Gillean.

James is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sheryl Beach Gillean; daughter, Angie Favors (Lynn); son, Robert Gillean (Amanda); daughters, Rose Thomas (Matt) and Crystal Babb (Mike); sister, Bobbie Goswick; grandchildren, Jacob Favors, Megan Victoriano, Carter Gillean (Alyssa), Cole Gillean, Cody Gillean, Cylee Gillean, Cara Gillean, Connor Thomas, Grayvn Thomas and Xavier Babb; great-grandchildren, Lilly Victoriano and Cohen Gillean; mother-in-law, Connie Beach Cargal; brother-in-law, Bruce Beach (Danita); sister-in-law, Beverly Wimpy; nieces and nephews; special buddy, Cooper.

Services will be held Saturday at 2:00 in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Beach and Rev. Robert Gillean officiating.

Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 5 until 9 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 3380 Chastain Meadows Parkway Suite 200 Kennesaw, GA 30144.