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William Gilyard Obituary

William E. Gilyard, age 83, of Gary, Indiana, passed away at home on January 22, 2017. He is preceded in death by parents Robert and Dellar; sons Ervy Lee Gilyard and Carl Gilyard; daughter Renea Greenlee Haynes. He is survived by wife Pearl Gilyard; children William Gilyard, David Gilyard, Oscar Gilyard, Fred Gilyard, Tim Gilyard, Jerry Gilyard, Mark Gilyard, Bettie Gilyard, Sharon Gilyard and Jessie Mae; 44 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren. Visitation Saturday January 28, 2017 from 9-11:00 a.m. with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. both at Miller 1st Baptist Church 5601 East 4th Avenue. Rev. Hayward Scott officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 26, 2017.
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To the Gilyard Family. my deepest condolences upon hearing of the loss of William. He was a good man and was very a real pleasure to be around.

Leo Carter
Atlanta

Leo Carter

October 9, 2017

I'm so sorry for your lost of Mr.GIlyard. My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Rest his sweet soul. I love/miss you all.....Mrs. Gildyard, Tim and Gilyard family
hello, God Bless you all.

Sincerely,
J.Carole Ledbetter Cherry

February 22, 2017

Our deepest sympathy is passed to the Gilyard family! We will certainly miss the conversations and love shared with cousin William. We thank God for the time He has allowed us to share with cousin William and the family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers always.

Love Frank & Lorraine McClain

Lorraine McClain

January 29, 2017

We would like to send our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. William Gilyard. We pray that God will continue to bless you all through this difficult time!

With love,
Sis. Eloise White and family.

January 27, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 27, 2017

thank you for the love you share with me as one of your daughter
love you
Heavy Duty

ethelynn collins

January 27, 2017

to the Gilyard family you guys are in my prays

ethelynn collins

January 27, 2017

Condolences to the Gilyard Family.

Martha Hannon

January 26, 2017

Wayne Walker and the Walker Family

January 26, 2017

He will be greatly missed.

Ronda Libbett

January 26, 2017

My Condolences and thoughts are with you all...

Tonya Gilard

January 26, 2017

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Miller 1st Baptist Church

5601 East 4th Avenue, IN

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Miller 1st Baptist Church

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