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John GILLISON

Charleston, South Carolina

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GILLISON, John Presiding Elder (Retired) John H. Gillison died on October 21, 2015 in Columbia, S.C. Born in Hendersonville, SC, he was a son of the late Rev. George Washington Gillison and Myrtis Robinson Gillison-Bodison. The family will receive friends at 241 Hodson Hall Drive Columbia, SC...

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Bless you, family! John will always have a special place in my heart.

John will always be remembered for the godly man that he was. Continue to rest in peace, my dear brother. Evelyn Coger Polite

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Joshua A.M.E Church Green Pond,S.C.

To the Gillison Family,
"There was man sent from God and his name was John". When I was privileged to introduce him this was one of the many ways I began the introduction. He was truly sent from God as leader extraordinaire. He was the unrelenting catalyst for my change from a local to an itinerant elder. I consider him the Father of my pastoral ministry. He was very encouraging and supportive and I am deeply saddened by his death. I pray for the comfort of the Holy Spirit to embrace all...

What a Officer and Gentlemen in the AME Church!

A message of Sympathy to the Family, The Family has lost someone very special. Someone who touched many lives, Especially yours. Today to Honor your memories and to let you know you're kept very close in thought and heart.

~ Eartha Lee Danner, Rochester, New York

"To the Gillison Family, it was truly blessing to have known Rev. Dr. Gillison. Praying for you during this time.
Rev.Dr. Elaine J. Eskew & Shiloh AME Church (Prosperity, SC)

To the Gillison, Family
It has been an great honor to serve with Rev Dr. Gillison, during my years in ministry and training. Truly a man of God, a gentleman and great leader. May the peace of God comfort the hearts of the family.
Reverend Rochelle Burnel

To the Gillison family,
"When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul..." - I can hear Elder Gillison lining this hymn, or speaking these words in the text of a sermon with such power! - May you find Peace, Comfort and Power in the words of this song. Love and Blessings to you. - Marline C. Robinson, Adams Northeast AMEC, Columbia, SC