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John B. Gilman
March 21, 2011
Mr. John B. Gilman, 100, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011, at a Santa Rosa County hospital.
He was born in 1910 to John B. and Sally Butts Gilman. He was a resident of Canoe, AL, and Bratt and was a longtime member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Bratt. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Myra Conway Gilman.
Survivors include: his nine children, Mary Alice and Pete Peterson, Geraldine Godwin, Willie Jean and A.J. Edwards, Betty and Fred Moore, all of Bratt and Helen and Glenn Wolfe, of Bay Minette, Patricia and Rick Gregory, James Edward and Sherrye Gilman, Robert and Gloria Gilman, all of Bratt and Luther and Janice Gilman, of Pasadena, TX; 22 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 35 great-great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Hazel McIntyre of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Bratt with the Rev. Gary Wieborg officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 21, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Danny Gilman, Eddie Gilman, James Robert Gilman, Phillip Gilman, Michael Godwin, Tracy Edwards, Wade Edwards, Scottie Gilman, Greg Peterson, Fred Moore, and Stephen Gregory.
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6 Responses to “John B. Gilman”
I’m so sorry!
Love, Sandra
I remember Mr. Gilman as a neighbor, a dedicated servant in my church growing up, the Father of my friend Willie Jean, and the first man I picked cotton for. In every role he was a good, kind, respected, loving man of faith that walked the walk. I always admired and respected the way he took care of his family and was their spiritual leader.
My condolences to all his family, I know you will miss him. God’s peace and comfort to you all. Mary Alice
Mr.Gilman was a wonderful man I remember going over to his house all the time.when.we were little kids he will be missed but he’s in heaven looking down on everyone and with his wonderful wife now
John and Myra Gilman raised my dad from a baby. If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t exist. I thank God for their love and kindness to my dad, myself and countless others. He has truly inspired me and my family.
I liked mr. Gilman. His daughter Helen was in my class at Bratt.He was a very fair and honest man and a hard worker. One of my first jobs I ever had was picking cotton for him when I was real young. Best to all. Pete
this was a great man. My brother and i used to spend a lot of time at his house with he and his wife. we shot birds out of his trees and helped clean fish for after one of his many trips. it was amazeing that they put up with us as long as they did. but as far as i know he never once complained when he’d see us come in the yard. To the grandchildren i can honestly say i know what you are going through July will make 22 years that my grandfather passed. Sorry for your loss but remember he is in a uch better place. Comments show the name Robert but ya’ll know me as Jarrod Peebles.