Jackie Ray Gilleland's Obituary
Jackie Ray “Jack” Gilleland, age 76, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Pittsburg, KS. Jack was born on October 29, 1940 in Dawson, Oklahoma, the son of Elmer and Mary (Hoffman) Gilleland.
On September 27, 1991 Jack married Nelva (McCoy) Walker in Miami, OK.
Jack served in the US Army in Vietnam from 1966-1968. He worked in the Walmart automotive department as a mechanic and retired in 2006 before moving to Chanute. Jack was a member of the American Legion and was proud of the time that he served his country. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, dad and grandpa and will be greatly missed.
Jack is survived by:
Wife:
Nelva Gilleland, of the home
Children:
Shenan Gilleland of Springfield, IL
Johnny Gilleland of Texas
Melissa Reed of Tucson, AZ
Sister-in-Laws
Sherry Barnhart and husband Chris of Chanute
Sandy Guinotte and husband Bill of Chanute
Virginia Kennedy of Memphis, Missouri
Brother:
Jerry Gilleland and wife Linda of Sperry, OK
Sister:
Jane Swartz and husband Harvey of Missouri
Six Grandchildren
Jack was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has been requested.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to Castaways Animal Shelter and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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