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Thomas E. Gilliland Jr.

Birmingham, Alabama

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GILLILAND, THOMAS E., JR. "SLICK" "BUDDY," age 80, of McDonald's Chapel, AL passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2006. He was a member of Katherwood Baptist Church. He retired after 42 years of service with United Mine Workers. As a World War II Merchant Marine Veteran, he served in the...

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The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

You all are in our prayers during this difficult time. He left behind a great legacy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Papaw was the strength of our family and he will be missed tremendously. We are excited that he will be with Mamaw again in heaven. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.