Gerald Lee Gilliland

Gary Gilliland, 80, of St. Joseph passed away at home Sunday (Aug. 3, 2025) surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Born Sept. 19, 1944, in Danville, Gary was the son of Rosalie Lipscomb and Cloyd Gilliland. He graduated from Danville High School in 1962, where he was a standout on their golf team. He worked at Danville Metal Stamping and retired after 20 years, then began a career as an entrepreneur and painter.

Gary was preceded in death by his mother, father and brother, Jim Gilliland.

Gary is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judith (Fuller) Gilliland. He was a loving father and is survived by his children, Tod (Debbie) Gilliland, Tammi (Lou) Schurott and Jennifer Gilliland (Jason Dunavan); grandchildren, Matthew, Jayce and Cecelia; sister, Kathy (Steve) Seevers; sister-in-law, Kathy (Jim) Gilliland; and granddog, Denzo.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at Sunset Memorial Park, 3901 N. Vermillion St., Danville. All are welcome to attend the service and are invited to gather at Snappers Bar and Grill at Turtle Run Golf Course following the service.

Flowers may be sent to the service as a tribute to Gary's life and legacy. The family wants to thank Becky Pitts, Transitions Hospice Care and Sunset Funeral Home for their compassionate care and support.