With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Otha Gilyard (Columbus, Ohio), who passed away on December 1, 2022 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his mother Caldonia Gilyard Moore; his grandparents, Robert and Della Gilyard; his brothers, Eugene, Roosevelt, Archie and Marvin; and his daughter Kareem.

He is survived by : his wife Frieda Rand Gilyard; his daughters, Karla and Margeaux Jackson; his brothers, Otis Moore (Maria), William, Jerry Moore (Jacquelin) and Terry Moore (Lynn); his godchildren, Howard McCullough, Brandi Lockett, Danielle Carter, Shawn Gardner, Reverend Sheldon McCullough, CJ McClure and Charline McClure; and his siblings-in-law, Lary Rand (Denice), Carolyn Rand and Veneda Saunders. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral/Cremation Services

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December 15, 2022

Love, Peace and Blessings, The Parham Family lit a candle

December 15, 2022

Love, Peace and Blessings, The Parham Family sent flowers

“To Frieda and the family of Otha Gilyard: We thank God for Rev. Gil yard and we thank you for sharing him with all of us. He impacted the lives of many including our family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”

December 13, 2022

Philip and Jacqueline Patterson sent flowers

“To the Gilyard: Please accept heartfelt condolences in the passing of Dr Gilyard from the Patterson (Philip and Jacqueline). Though our hearts are heavy, scripture assures the Dr Gilyard is “absent from the body and present with the Lord” (2Corinthians 5:8).”