Photo courtesy of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby
Shelby, North Carolina
Age 71
Benjamin Robert Gilliatt, 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at home. Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Cecil Lee Gilliatt, Sr. and Rosalynd Nix Gilliatt. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Hattie Nix Gilliatt. Ben graduated Shelby High School in 1960...
Read MoreDear Ben "Those we love don´t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear"
Domingo F. Stern
February 20, 2022 | Friend
Dear Ben
We are going to miss your calls for each and every birthday, anniversary.
Love you
Domingo
Domingo Stern
July 03, 2014 | Tarrytown, NY
We just found out today when my father Domingo Stern tried to send Ben an e-card for his Birthday. We will miss you very much and remember your great company and cheerfulness, your wonderful cooking, your crazy sense of humor and the adventures in the Alfa Romeo convertible in Geneva. You are an inspiration for overcoming any disability.
We love you dearly,
The Stern Family
Carlos Stern
July 02, 2014 | Tarrytown, NY
So sorry to hear of the lost of such a great customer. Always a pleasure to work with Ben.
David Settle
March 04, 2014 | Shelby, NC
Ben will always be remembered as a kind and gentle man. He would give the shirt off his back. No matter what time of the day it was he always had an ear to listen to you.
James,Christine Christakes
March 01, 2014 | Shelby, NC
So sorry to hear the news. Many fond memories of times with Ben in Geneva. Always a class act.
Dan Kinne
March 01, 2014 | Los Angeles, CA
Always the international man of mystery, Ben was a good man, generous of time and spirit. He could talk the ears off a brass rabbit.
Bart Bartok
March 01, 2014 | Seattle, WA
Our deepest condolences to Ben's family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Rob Cannon and Alice Vowles
March 01, 2014
To Ben's family,
Many thanks for sharing Ben with us here in Geneva. A good friend, a great softball umpire, and many good memories. Peace to you all.
Timothy Geer
March 01, 2014 | Switzerland