Marcus Ward Gillikin Obituary
Marcus Ward Gillikin of Greenville, North Carolina passed away on August 12, 2026. Marcus, born on July 4, 1968 in Kinston, North Carolina, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marcus Ward Gillikin to show support.
Marcus will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Marcus will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Marcus’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Gillikin and JoAnne Gillikin; and his brother William Gerrans. He is survived by: his wife Cynthia Gillikin; his children, Marcus Gillikin II, Ansley Gillikin and Marina Couto (Nazzar Brothers); his sister Tanya Gillikin; his mother-in-law Anna Cheesman; and his siblings-in-law, Marlene Lacroix (Christopher Lacroix), Thomas Cheesman and William Cheesman (Heather Cheesman). He is also survived by numerous nephews, great-nephews, and nieces.
