Earl William "Bill" Gillotte

Earl W. Gillotte, age 84, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. He was a lifelong member of the Church of God of Anderson, Indiana and most recently attended the Grove City Church of the Nazarene. He dedicated his life to teaching others about Jesus Christ. He was a Sunday School teacher for many years and opened his home to pastors, missionaries, and others in need. He hosted many gatherings in his home. He was a worship leader all of his adult life. He retired from UPS where he worked as a driver. Second only to his love of God, he loved spending time with his family as often as possible. He loved to make people laugh with his jokes and horseplay. With every morning dedicated to his Bible devotions and prayer, he also had several hobbies in his life including woodworking and leather crafts, but particularly gardening. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, and his daughter, Carol Gillotte, and three siblings. He is survived by his children, Tim (Gina) Gillotte, Carla (Brian) Keeton and Tom (Meredith) Gillotte, 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Friday, December 22, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the O.R. WOODYARD COMPANY CHAPEL, 1346 S. High Street, where the funeral service will be Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Larry Whited officiating. Interment at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens.