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.
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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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