John Howard Gilliam Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of John Howard Gilliam of Cardington, Ohio is shared. John, born on November 11, 1941, passed away on October 9, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Howard Gilliam to pay them a last tribute.
John will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor John by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though John is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. John’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard G. Gilliam and Nellie R. Gilliam (Parkhurst); his sister Lucille Unger; and his pet Rags. He is survived by: his wife Patricia L. (Shannon); and his siblings, Joan Harvey (Bob) of Winston Salem, NC and Bill Gilliam (Kathy) of New Woodstock, NY. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Cardington Community Methodist Church (300 S Marion St, Cardington, OH 43315).
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Cardington Community Methodist, 300 S. Marion Street, Cardington, Ohio 43315 or Parkinson's Foundation, Attn: Donor Services, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310, Miami, FL 33126.
