Edwin-Gilliard, Sr.-Obituary

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Edwin Douglas Gilliard, Sr.

Jul 11, 1946 - Jun 21, 2025

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Our condolences to Mrs. Gilliard and the entire Gilliard family. Mr. Gilliard was a kind and caring man. He and his wife Mrs. Gilliard; were very welcoming to me and my family over a span of over 30 years. We always felt like family and you were always welcomed with a smile, good food and warm hearts. RIP Mr. Eddie. May God love cover and comfort your family and all who will miss you. You def. Left your foot print on this Earth. Teresa,Tim, Miriah and Christian , Charlotte NC.

My condolences goes out to the Gilliard family during this time of sorrow.

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Deepest sympathies to LaKeith and the Gilliard family. Praying for your strength during this difficult time. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May you find comfort in the memories of your beloved father. Another one of the old Sugar Refinery gang has gone from this old world. We worked together at the refinery for a lot of years , Mr. Gilliard was always quiet and about his business. He was either going to the mill or leaving the mill. I never saw him vary from his path. RIP Mr....

MR Gilliard was my boss at the savannah sugar refinery: [MILL] [TIM DIXON ] IT WAS TRULY A BLESSING TO HAVE A BOSS THAT TOOK TIME WITH HIS TEAM HE TRAINED ME HOW TO RUN THE DRYSIDE OF THE MILL WHICH I AM A VERY MUCH PART OF THIS OPERATION AS OF TODAY -- ALSO I WORK WITH HIS SON KEITH GILLIARD A VERY VERY GEINUINE GUY -- [GREAT COWRKER A PLEASURE WORKING WITH HIM [HE KEEPS IT STRICTLY BUSINESS AT WRK ] BUT TO THE FAMILY THERE IS NOTHING I CAN SAY TO MAKE THE FAMILY FEEL BETTER BUT GOD...

My condolences to the Gilliard family!
Rest in peace classmate, 1964 Tompkins Wolverine.

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Edwin's Obituary

Savannah: Edwin Douglas Gilliard Sr. was born on July 11, 1946 to the late Albert and Anna Gilliard. He was a native of Savannah Georgia. Eddie was a very quiet man, but his silence was golden. He was a hard working man who took pride in providing for his family.  Eddie was educated in...

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