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06-17-2010, 07:52 PM
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Phil Gulley, Born May 5, 1916 passed on the morning of Mon., June 14, 2010 at the age of 94. Born in Meridian, Ms., the son of Philomen & Lena Alexina Gulley. During WWII he served in the Navy and the USO entertaining the troops. After the war, he pursued his career as a Jazz musician in Chicago, New Orleans and several other venues throughout the 40's and 50's. He then settled in Calif. to work in movies and TV on a number of projects. His most memorable was as dialog coach and character actor with "The Beverly Hillbillies", "Petticoat Junction", "Green Acres" and worked closely on the Dragnet series with Jack Webb. He also hosted a children's variety shows in New Orleans and Mobile in the 60's. He also was a faithful member of AA for 50 years. He returned in the late 70's to Mobile where he lived out his life. He was preceded in death by his loyal wife of over 40 years, Jane Deupree Gulley, brother: Joseph J. Gulley and sister: Alice Gulley Immler. He is survived by his three nieces: Florence A. (Rick) Immler Miller, Frances R. (Gary) Immler Thomas and Margaret A. (Paul C.) Immler Trotman, III. A man of God, he lived by serving his fellow man in so many ways. Ephesians 6:7-Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men. There will be a graveside service and interment on Sat. June 19, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Pine Crest Cemetery. A memorial service will begin @ 12:00-12:30-PM on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at The Alano Clubhouse located at 908 McRae Ave, Mobile, Ala.
Phil Gulley, Born May 5, 1916 passed on the morning of Mon., June 14, 2010 at the age of 94. Born in Meridian, Ms., the son of Philomen & Lena Alexina Gulley. During WWII he served in the Navy and the USO entertaining the troops. After the war, he pursued his career as a Jazz musician in Chicago, New Orleans and several other venues throughout the 40's and 50's. He then settled in Calif. to work in movies and TV on a number of projects. His most memorable was as dialog coach and character actor with "The Beverly Hillbillies", "Petticoat Junction", "Green Acres" and worked closely on the Dragnet series with Jack Webb. He also hosted a children's variety shows in New Orleans and Mobile in the 60's. He also was a faithful member of AA for 50 years. He returned in the late 70's to Mobile where he lived out his life. He was preceded in death by his loyal wife of over 40 years, Jane Deupree Gulley, brother: Joseph J. Gulley and sister: Alice Gulley Immler. He is survived by his three nieces: Florence A. (Rick) Immler Miller, Frances R. (Gary) Immler Thomas and Margaret A. (Paul C.) Immler Trotman, III. A man of God, he lived by serving his fellow man in so many ways. Ephesians 6:7-Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men. There will be a graveside service and interment on Sat. June 19, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Pine Crest Cemetery. A memorial service will begin @ 12:00-12:30-PM on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at The Alano Clubhouse located at 908 McRae Ave, Mobile, Ala.