Gary Tilton Hillis, 77, of McMinnville passed from this life on Saturday, April 7, at his home. Gary was born Monday, May 13, 1940 in Chattanooga, the son of the late Overton Hillis and Mary Fugate Hilllis. Gary is survived by two sons Gary Wayne Hillis life partner Mark Taylor, Ronnie Lee Hillis and wife Lisa, two granddaughters Jennifer Johnson and husband Travis, Jessica Sweeten and husband Brandon, six great grandchildren Brittani, Halee, Destani, Keely, Aiden, and Canyon, two great-great-grandchildren on the way, sister Sandra Panter, brother-in-law Lanny King and wife Joy, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.