Michael Curtis Gilliland

Michael "Mike" Curtis Gilliland, loving grandfather, and father passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, at the age of 70, on May 1st, 2023. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Morton, son in law Jason Morton, granddaughter Lilah, and soon-expected granddaughter. Born 1952 in Columbus Ohio, graduate and enthusiast of Ohio State University, Mike spent his career in the IT field in Washington, D.C., managing and supporting teams, and happily retiring as a Program Manager for the Defense Intelligence Agency. He traveled extensively, continuing into his retirement, and leaves behind a legacy of being a loyal friend, a hard worker, a lover of classical literature, history, poetry, music, and an avid car enthusiast. He is deeply missed by his family and close friends, of whom he had many, including several from his hometown. Mike is pre-deceased by his father Frank Gilliland, brother Larry Gilliland, and mother Marcella (Turner) Gilliland, whom he cared for deeply; carefully preserving family heirlooms and photographs spanning generations. Donations may be made in his memory to the League of Women Voters. Private family services were held at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin, TX on May 4th, 2023. The Northern Virginia Corvette Club will hold a Celebration of Life in his honor, arrangements pending.

"We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. So medicine, law, business, engineering... these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love... these are what we stay alive for."

- Walt Whitman