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G. Gilliland Obituary

Colonel G. Gilliland Jr.80, Passed on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Visitation will be held 3:00pm until service at 4:00pm on Saturday, May 31, 2025 all at N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, 12 S Parkway W. Burial will be held 11:00am on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at WTVC, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd. N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, 901-948-7755.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on May 20, 2025.

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W. L. & Judge Bernice B. Donald

May 30, 2025

Ruby and Family. We have cherished your and C. G.´s friendship for more than 50 years. As he has transitioned to be with his Heavenly Father, my you be comforted by the memories and love that you shared. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Don & Bernice Donald

Joselyn & Sylvester Boatwright

May 30, 2025

I am grateful to have known Mr. C.G Gilliland from the way he cared for his loving wife Ms. Ruby Gilliland and Children. The Lord has called his servant to eternal rest away from his labor to eternity. May God always bless this family and give them strength.

Renita Montgomery

May 30, 2025

Ruby,
Praying for you and the family. We love you. Will be in touch at a later time.

Johnetta Phillips

May 29, 2025

May the Lord comfort you with the promise of HIS constant presence. Cherish his memories in your hearts.

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