Longtime lawman Mike Gillis passes away Mike Gillis, a well-known law enforcement officer in the Wiregrass, passed away Saturday from complications related to COVID-19. (Source: WTVY) By WTVY Staff | January 24, 2021 at 12:45 PM CST - Updated January 25 at 12:20 PM
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Mike Gillis, a well-known law enforcement officer in the Wiregrass, passed away Saturday from complications related to COVID-19.
Gillis, of Samson, has served in a variety of roles through the years including time as an Alabama State Trooper and an investigator with the Alabama Bureau of Investigation. He was also very active in Samson and Geneva County serving the community in various capacities over the years.