John Henry Gilliland
December 4, 1945 - October 21, 2018
John H. Gilliland was born in Memphis, Tennessee on December 4, 1945 to John Henry Williams and Elisha Gilliland. He attended Melrose High School in Memphis,Tennessee. He then joined the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming and served in Korea and is an Air Force Veteran. He worked many years as a Floor mechanic and OTC truck driver.John H. Gilliland and Augusta Jean Draper were married on April 4, 1966. John H. Gilliland passes away October 21, 2018 and is survived by his wife Augusta J. Gilliland, five children Brian Gilliland(Sandra), Stephanie Frazier(Vincent), Ronald Howell(Euvonnie), Ronda Howell Crockett(Cedric)and Glenda Gilliland; 19 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; his sister Mildred Stiger and three brothers Hugh Gilliland, Willie Frank Gilliland and Lonnie Smith; his nieces, nephews and the rest of his relatives and friends. Mr. Gilliland was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Williams and Elisha Gilliland; as well as his sister, Queen King.
John H. Gilliland was born in Memphis, Tennessee on December 4, 1945 to John Henry Williams and Elisha Gilliland. He attended Melrose High School in Memphis,Tennessee. He then joined the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Cheyenne,... View Obituary & Service Information