Lamar Gilliland
03/07/1930 - 12/01/2023
Jackson, Missouri
Visitation: | 12/06/2023 |
Service: | 12/06/2023 |
Vernon Lamar Gilliland, 93, of Jackson, MO, passed away with his family by his side on December 1, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born March 7, 1930, in Gipsy, MO, the son of Jasper Newton and Flora Stilts Gilliland.
For over 30 years Lamar owned and operated Fasco Auto Supply in Fredericktown, MO. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a Christian who believed in Jesus Christ.
Lamar was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was known for being honest and reliable. He was a family man who loved spending time with his wife, sons, and grandchildren.
Lamara and Barbara Ann Barrett were united in marriage on May 4, 1957, at Lowndes, MO and she survives of the home.
Survivors include: his wife, Barbara Gilliland two sons, Barry (Evelyn) Gilliland of Millersville and Brian (Donna) Gilliland of Jackson a sister, Dianne Gibbon of Paducah, KY four grandchildren, Justin Gilliland, Christina Hornback, Jordan Gilliland, and Austin Gilliland four step-grandchildren, Richard Gill, Deanna Baldwin, Grant Frye, Derek Chenoweth, and Greg Chenoweth and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents two brothers, Hubert and Charlie Gilliland and a sister, Mary James.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance, MO. A funeral service will be held at the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Berrong Cemetery in Gipsy, MO.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Fredericktown Christian Church 208 W. Main, Fredericktown, MO 63645.
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