W. Lee Gillis, 71 of Scenery Hill, PA passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Washington Hospital.

He was born July 11, 1952 in Washington, PA a son of the late Lindsey and Regina (Helen) Leeper Gillis.

Mr. Gillis was a 1971 graduate of Beth Center High School.

He was employed as a millwright with Jessop Steel for 32 years, retiring in 2005. He was also a self-employed farmer and electrician.

Lee was an Eagle Scout, a lifetime member of the National Pike Steam, Gas & Horse Association, an associate member of the Centerville American Legion, and the Jefferson Hotel Football Club.

Lee's hobbies included repairing antique tractors, operating his own sawmill and was an I-H enthusiast. Most of his free time was dedicated to the National Pike Steam , Gas & Horse Association. He loved his dogs Cooper and Ellie Mae but most of all he loved helping friends and family.

On July 28, 2007 he married Valerie L. Six Gillis who survives.

Also surviving are three children, Logan Walsh (Jacob) of Grindstone, PA, Craig Mayton (Amy) of Canonsburg, PA, and Justin Mayton (Brianna) of Washington, PA; a brother Barry Gillis (Debbie) of Scenery Hill, PA; sister in law Kathy Hogue of Vestaburg, PA; two grandchildren, Carter and Hendrix Mayton.

Friends will be received Wednesday from 3 to 7 PM in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd., 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA where Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Taylor Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National Pike Steam, Gas & Horse Association, PO Box 181 Brownsville, PA 15417.An online guestbook is available at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com where you may express personal condolences to the Gillis family.