Donald Wayne Gilliland, age 85, of White House, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his home.
He was born December 12, 1937 in Corinth, Mississippi to Luther Hester & Fannie Bell Barker Gilliland.
He worked in the shipping and receiving department for Zenith in the manufacture of televisions. He enjoyed sports and collected sports memorabilia, especially things related to the Dodgers, Stephen Curry or Peyton Manning.
Mr. Gilliland was a very talented handyman and was very involved in the deaf community. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren most of all.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Patsy McAlister; son, Marty Wayne Gilliland; sister, Delores Kopf.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Joyce Gilliland; son, Donnie (Kimberly) Gilliland; daughter, Mary Lynn (Michael) Chapman, all of White House, TN; brother, Denny (Nila) Gilliland, Corinth, MS; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service is scheduled for Monday, October 9, 2023 at 2 pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Jonathan Finch officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned for Monday, October 9, 2023 10 AM-2 PM at the funeral home.
ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com
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