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1929
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2009
Richard Gilliland Obituary
Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Interment: 1 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Memorials: Trinity Presbyterian Church; Trinity Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home, Denton; or a charity of choice.
Dick was born April 17, 1929, in Indianola, Iowa. He worked at Marsh McLennon for 20 years.
Survivors: Wife of 57 years, Patricia; sons, Jim Gilliland and wife, Mischelle, Rick Gilliland and wife, Margaret, and David Gilliland and wife, Leigh; grandchildren, Nick, Jon, Gage and Cameron Gilliland, Nicole Horton and Ammie Hill; and four great-grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Gilliland
Rachel Wittich
April 5, 2009
Patty - I was so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Brenda Cutler
April 4, 2009
Dear Patty,Jim,Rick,David,and the rest of the family.I am so sorry for your loss,my prayers are with you.God Bless You All.
Rhonda Lamb
April 4, 2009
Dear Margaret and Rick, you're family is in my prayers. God Bless you all.
Virgil Armstrong
April 3, 2009
Dear Patty and family, I was saddened by the loss of a good friend, but since I KNOW that he was promoted to be with our Savior, I am certain that he is happier than we are.
I really wanted to come to the visitation last night, and to the services tomorrow, but circumstances will not permit.
Please accept my condolences,
Vivian Thomas
April 2, 2009
My deepest sympathies,
The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love,.............. Zephaniah 3:17
Pat Dunavan
April 2, 2009
To my extended family,the Gillilands:
May God bless you and grant you comfort in knowing that Dick enjoys life eternal with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in an immeasurably wonderful, new home. When the time is right, we all will meet again.
Mike & Betty Brickey
April 2, 2009
Our deepest sympathies you have, of course; our hearts just bleed knowing how closely Jaxon and Dick just missed a wonderful period of bonding/schooling/book learning/life lessons/fishin...the list goes on....such a lamentable loss.....
we love youse guys.....:) Stay Strong and HELP those around you......May God bless and keep you all throughout this process....
Jim & Barbara Bickley
April 2, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed the many times I spent visiting with Dick when I would go to see my Dad at their office. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Leonard & Jackie Loria
April 2, 2009
To the Gilliland Fanily:
You are in our thoughts and prayers and this sad time. May God bless you all.
Debbie Standard (Miller)
April 2, 2009
Patti, Jim, Ricky and David and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember all the time we spent together fondly. He will be sorely missed.
Jody Luebbe
April 2, 2009
Patty, Jim, Rick, and David --We were so sorry to hear of Dick's death. I have so many memories of good times spent with your family, and will be forever grateful for your family's friendship and support. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Toni & Mike Cook
April 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Elliott
April 2, 2009
Dear Gilliland family,
I am sorry to learn of Dick's passing. It has been years since we were members of Trinity Cumberland Church, but I remember Dick well and enjoyed the time serving on the church Session with him as an Elder. He was devoted to his family and the church.
May the Lord grant you peace and comfort during this time.
Mike & Debbie Elliott
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