Roy Gilliland

Roy Gilliland, age 92, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Mr. Gilliland was born on December 5, 1930 in Barrow County, Georgia to the late Henry M. Gilliland and Dora Ethridge Gilliland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all of his siblings. Mr. Gilliland was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Mr. Gilliland retired from A&P Tea Company with 41 years of service. Following retirement, he worked with Ingles Grocery in Cleveland for several years. Outside of his career he had great interest in United States History especially World War II and US Presidents, which led him to volunteer with Gwinnett County Historical Society. He also enjoyed the outdoors, including gardening, bird watching, and even making walking trails near his home. Mr. Gilliland was of the Baptist Faith and lived his life that way. Roy will be remembered for his love, devotion and commitment to his family. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He was known to his granddaughters as "Pa" and he deeply loved and very proud of them.

Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Delia Singleton Gilliland, of Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Melissa Gilliland, of Rydal, GA; granddaughters, Julie Daniels and her husband, Sam; Emily Gilliland and her boyfriend, Chandler Lowe; step-granddaughters, Raven and Hunter; great-granddaughter, Rogan; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. Inurnment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.