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Claude Gilliard Obituary
CLAUDE EDISON GILLIARD, JR.
AGE: 54 FORMERLY OF LONG BRANCH
Claude Edison Gilliard, Jr., 54, formerly of Long Branch, departed this life on Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a security guard for the Smith Detective Service in Ohio before becoming disabled in 2008. Prior to that he was a Maitre d' at the Ocean Place Hotel in Long Branch for several years. Mr. Gilliard was a 1974 graduate of Long Branch High School where he excelled in basketball. Born in Long Branch, he lived there before moving to Columbus in 2000.
He was predeceased by his parents, Claude, Sr. and Lila Dean Gilliard and by two brothers, Sylvester and Ronald Gilliard. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Dawn Hollie-Gilliard, his step son Brandon Harwell, his two daughters, Sierra Stovall of Long Branch and Jara Slatter of Richmond, VA, his mother in law, Gwendolyn Shealey of Columbus, his father in law, Michael Hollie of Toledo, OH, five brothers, Kevin, Mitchell, Robert, Donald and Michael all of Long Branch, three sisters Dottie Jackson and her husband Robert of Neptune and Cathy and Susan Gilliard of Long Branch and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The viewing will be Tuesday, from 10:00 AM with funeral service beginning at 12:00 noon at the Long Branch Church of God, Third and Garfield Avenues, Long Branch with Bishop Richard Worsley officiating. The Flock Funeral Home, Long Branch is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Claude Gilliard
Robin A. Robinson
August 19, 2010
Sierra and family, my deepest condolence and prayers go out to you during your time of sorrow. Just know that he's at peace and rest. God's grace and mercy will bring you through.
Judy Mckinney/Parker
August 18, 2010
To the Gillard Family,
So sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all.
August 17, 2010
I will always remember you as a gentle soul, rest in peace old friend.
Jaye Cattanach-Morton, class of 1974
tony friday
August 17, 2010
"To The Gilliard family, You have our deepest sympathy... Claude was a great friend and will be missed dearly never forgotten..... Tony and Sharonda Friday....
CLARA
August 17, 2010
Claude....you always reminded me of my father...now - it's like losing him all over again. You will truly be missed. ~stay strong family~ I Love You All
Rhonda Calhoun
August 17, 2010
My heartfilled sympathy to the entire Gilliard family. Claude was a
special person in his own right. I remember the wonderful times
we shared. My heart is heavy today . May God comfort and wrap his loving arms around you and expecially Sierra and Jara. Sleep on
brother Claude "Rhonda Salter Calhoun"
August 17, 2010
Mitch and family, My deepest sympathy to the entire Gilliard family.
Connie Daniels, Sacramento, CA
Selma Bonelli Henson
August 16, 2010
Claude:
You will be remembered as a wonderful man in our graduating class.
May you rest in peace.
My condolences to your wife and family.
Art Sferlazzo
August 16, 2010
To The Gilliard Family,
A great guy who will be missed.
Deepest Sympathy,
Pamela Brown
August 16, 2010
I remember you from High School. You were a very respectful young man. I haven't seen you since high school, but I will always remember you, Terry Bolden, Snell and Muggsy Gibson and the fun we had at LBHS.
Syvona & I-Zeek
August 16, 2010
To Cee Cee and The Gilliard Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything please ask.
shei
August 16, 2010
R.I.P uncle claude dang why did u have to go. we miss you
heather martin
August 16, 2010
we love you uncle claude!!!
Grace Gaines
August 16, 2010
Mitch and family, So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May peace be yours.
Kevin Baker
August 16, 2010
Claude, we love you more than we can say.
Our memories and good times with you will be with us always. You are so special a friend forever. Your light will never go out. Love you"
Kevin and Robin Baker
Kevin Baker
August 16, 2010
To Claudes family, I miss him more than I can say, he was my best friend. My wife loved him dearly there have been more tears along with all the memories. We just can't believe it. Though you are gone my friend you will live on forever.
Love you,
Kevin and Robin Baker
August 15, 2010
Claude,I haven't seen you in so many years and I am sad that this how I see you again, but you are "home" now and may you rest in PEACE.
heather martin
August 15, 2010
you will be missed uncle claude we all love you heather,shei,shawn,mike jr.,myQuiel,and myyckhi gilliard
Donny Richardson and Family
August 15, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Yvonne Wesley-Tulley
August 15, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the entire Gilliard family. My prayers will be with you and yours. We love you dearly.
August 15, 2010
My condolences to Sierra, Bob, Kevin and the Gilliard Family.
Mrs Tosh Johnson-Smith
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