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John Gillfillan Obituary

John L. Gillfillan

CONOVER: JOHN L. GILLFILLAN age 88, of Conover, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Brookdale of Troy after battling diabetes for several years. He was born on January 23, 1928 in Storms Station, Ross County, OH to the late Walter and Frankie Grace (Purdum) Gillfillan. On October 29, 1950, he married Norma J. Barnes. After 66 years of marriage, she survives.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by two sons: John Norwood (Debby Brown) Gillfillan of Urbana and Keith Alan (Stephanie Pettey) Gillfillan of Newport Beach, CA; one daughter: JoLynn (Dean) Caven of Fletcher; two brothers: James Gordon (Shirley) Gillfillan of Chillicothe and Tom (Kathy) Gillfillan of Jackson; grandson: Weston (Wendy) Gillfillan of Long Beach, CA and their son: Bradley Thomas Gillfillan; granddaughters: Tara Lynn Gillfillan of New York, NY and Anisa Elizabeth Gillfillan of Valley Village, CA and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law: Marceil and Charles Fout; one brother and sister-in-law: Richard and Maxine Gillfillan; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law: Mickey and Bill Easterday, Edward and Virginia Barnes, David E. Barnes and Herbert Ray Barnes, Jr.; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Herbert Ray Barnes and Mildred Rittinger Barnes Hardman; and step father-in-law: Earl Hardman.

John attended Harrison School and rode the same school bus as his future wife, Norma. He was a graduate of Southeastern School at Richmondale. After high school, John served with the Marine Corps for three years. He then attended The Ohio State University, where he lived in the Buckeye Club in the OSU Stadium. John was called back into the Marines and served during the Korean War. After his second term of service, he returned to The Ohio State University, where he graduated in 1954. He and Norma moved to Miami County on November 19, 1954. He farmed for many years, then was a supervisor for Miami County Soil and Water Conservation District. He later was an employee with the MCSWC for many years. John was a member of Cove Springs Grange and the American Legion Post 184 in Piqua. He was also a member of Miami County Farm Bureau and Miami County Farm Bureau Agri-Business Council. John was a member of Casstown United Methodist Church.

Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. David Ramming and Rev. Maggie Sykes co-officiating. Burial will follow in Casstown Cemetery, Casstown with Veterans Honor Guard service. Friends may call from 10:00 - 11:30 AM on Saturday at the funeral home. Grange service will be held at 11:45 AM on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373, Bethany Center, P. O. Box 224, Piqua, OH 45356, A B Graham Center, 8025 East State Route 36, Conover, OH 45317, Casstown United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 203, Casstown, OH 45312 or Charity of Donor's Choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

Published by Chillicothe Gazette on Nov. 16, 2016.
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I'm so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May you find peace and comfort in God's Word

November 20, 2016

I am very saddened at the passing of my Uncle John. I have a lot of fond memories - he was such a gentle man. To all my Gillfillan Family I extend my most heartfelt condolences. My love to my Aunt Norma especially.

Cynthia Barnes McClure

November 19, 2016

Frank Weber

November 17, 2016

My favorite Buckeye is now playing ball with Woody. My heart goes out to the entire Gillfillan family. He was a sweet, kind man who always busted this Hawkeye's chops and I loved it. Thinking of you all.

Dan Linge

November 16, 2016

My condolences to the family. May you find comfort at John11:25 MB

November 16, 2016

Though I saw him only rarely over the years, John always made me feel special. He'll be missed.
Thoughts and prayers to you all.

Debbie Friend

November 15, 2016

So sorry to hear about John's passing. We extend our sympathy to you Norma (Queen of Conover.)
Betty & Ralph Gray

November 14, 2016

He is now among the stars

Jeff and Debby Roeth

November 13, 2016

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