Damon Eugene Gulley, 62, of Rockford departed this earthly life Monday, October 14, 2024 in his home after a long illness. He was born May 4, 1962 in Rockford the son of Jesse Jr., and Annie Gulley. He married the former Helen Williams,  July 16, 1994 of this union two children were born. Damon was employed by Rockford Public School District 205, 20 years before being employed by Janesville, WI School District  close to 20 years before retiring. He was baptized at a young age at Henrietta Church of Christ, and attended West Side Church of Christ and Greater New Hope Baptist Church. He attended Guilford High School, later to graduate from Auburn High School class of 1981.

Damon leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife of 30 years, Helen; son, DeAngelo Gulley; and daughter, Jaslyn Gulley; his parents, Jesse Jr. and Annie Gulley; brother, Richard "Ricky" Gulley and sister, Christy (George) Davis; mother in love, Shirley Williams; brother in  love, Danny (Ellen) Williams and sister in love Shontae (Toby Tyler) Williams; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents Leroy (Georgia) James, Vida James, Jesse Gulley, Sr. and Edna Gulley, many special aunts and uncles and his father in love Master "M.L." Williams.

Service will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday October 19, 2024 at Greater New Hope Baptist Church 4615 Auburn Street. Entombment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Avenue.