John Oakley Gilley of South Boston, VA passed away February 19, 2018. He was born in Person County, NC on December 23, 1939 and was 78 years of age. He was the son of the late Oakley Gilley and the late Gracie Carver Gilley. He was married to the late Edna Marie Link Gilley. John Oakley Gilley is survived by: Two SonsMichael Steve Gilley and wife Lisa Ann of Fredericksburg, VATroy Vincent Gilley of Bracey, VA CompanionEvelyn R. Saunders of South Boston, VA A celebration of his life will be held at a later date Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.