The Lord called our loving and loyal husband and father, Walter Michael Gillion, home on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Fondly known as “Mr. Mike” by many, he passed away peacefully at his residence in Mobile, Alabama with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law, by his side. He was 77 years old.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Marguerite Copeland Gillion and Joseph Horace Gillion. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Elizabeth Currie Gillion, his daughter Morgan Gillion Toland (Martin), son Merlin Freeman Gillion (Shelby) of Charleston, South Carolina, granddaughters Madeline Toland and Reese Toland of Birmingham, Alabama, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
A graduate of The University of Alabama School of Law in 1971, Mike practiced law in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi for five decades. He served 22 years in the US Air Force Reserve, achieving the rank of Major. He was a past president of the Mobile County Democratic Executive Committee, a Scout leader, a mentor to young attorneys, and a member of Mensa International and several civic organizations.
Visitation will take place from 1-3PM on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Radney Funeral home on Dauphin Street with a memorial service following at 3PM in the chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.
In lieu of Flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial gifts be made to the
South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program at savlp.org
