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John Gilliard Obituary

John Gilliard Jr. COLUMBIA, SC - Services for John Edward Gilliard, Jr., of Columbia, SC, will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Palmer Memorial Chapel, with interment to follow in Memorial Gardens of Columbia. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday at Palmer Memorial Chapel. Mr. Gilliard died Sunday, October 27, 2013. Born in Georgetown, SC, he was a son of the late John Edward, Sr. and Julia Scott Gilliard. He earned a B.A. degree from SC State College. He served his country honorably in the US Navy and Army. Surviving are his wife, Christine Glover Gilliard; son, John Edward Gilliard, III (Maria); daughter, Tijuana Gilliard Pitt (Ray); sisters, Nevada G. Heyward and Gwendolyn Seabrook (Leroy); eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a special nephew, Dr. Gregory J. Glover, Esquire; adopted daughter, Ava M. Brumfield; other relatives and friends. The family request memorials be made to the website @www.palmermemorialchapel.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2013.

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Rosalyn Wright Floyd

November 3, 2013

To John, Mrs. Nevada Heyward and the rest of the Gilliard-Heyward family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss and I pray for your strength during this most difficult time. On behalf of my family - Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Wright, Sr., Reginald Jr., Orlando, and Caroline - I extend our deepest sympathy.

November 3, 2013

To: Mrs Nevada Heyward and the Gilliard Family.
It is with heartfelt sympathy for the family in the lost of your loved one. We will keep the family in prayer.

Anna L. Wrighten & Family.

Dea. james furtick

November 2, 2013

Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband may God be with you and the family

Weatherly

October 30, 2013

Sorry to hear of the loss you have experienced. May the God of all comfort be with all of you.

Sonja Fleming

October 30, 2013

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. My prayer are with the family.

Lisa McLean

October 30, 2013

Mrs. Heyward, John, Maria & Gilliard Family,
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and Prayers. May God grant you all Peace & Comfort during this time.

The Mclean Family –
Ebenezer AME Church, Charleston

Lisa – Devine – Tré – Malik - MaKayla

Raymond, Sonja,Lyndon and Courtney Reed

October 30, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May you and your family forever be blessed by the heavenly father. Our prayers are with you.

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