William Louis Gillilan, Jr., 60, of Fort Smith, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. He was born on October 21, 1963 in Fort Smith to the late William Louis, Sr. and Betty Jo Gillilan. William was the owner and operator of Tile Craft. He was a generous person, very giving and helpful to his neighbors, friends and family. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by three sons, William Louis Gillilan, III, Austin and Anthony Davis; a sister, Theresa Gillilan and a brother, Louis Gillilan.
He is survived by his wife Gayle Gillilan, of the home; three daughters, Mandy Gillilan, Sandra Gillilan and Jessica Gillilan; a daughter-in-law, Krista Davis; a son, Andrew Davis and his wife Amanda of Van Buren; a brother, Darrell Gillilan and his wife Betty, of Fort Smith, along with twelve grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Public viewing will be from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Edwards Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Smith Boys Home, 5904 S. Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903, or go to www.fsboyshome.org
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.9.6