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John Gilliland, 84, of Sand Springs, OK, passed away on October 28, 2022 after a well-fought battle with cancer. John was born on August 28, 1938, to Carl and Bernice Gilliland in Dewey, Oklahoma. He joined the Navy in 1957 and was stationed in San Diego, California and Waukegan, Illinois. After leaving the military, he went on to study Accounting at Tulsa University. John provided disaster recovery services for American Airlines and was the owner …
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John was a great friend of mine and my family.  He had mentored my dad and I with our self serve car wash business.   J…
John was a great friend of mine and my family.  He had mentored my dad and I with our self serve ca…
John was a great friend of mine and my family.  He had mentored …
My heart and prayers are with you, Debbie and your family. Love, Debbie Denny and Jace Little Sun ❤️🙏
My heart and prayers are with you, Debbie and your family. Love, Debbie Denny and Jace Little Sun ❤…
My heart and prayers are with you, Debbie and your family. Love,…
Sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family 
Sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family 
Sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family 
sad day, he'll be missed
sad day, he'll be missed
sad day, he'll be missed

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Born

August 28th, 1938
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Passed away

October 28th, 2022
Sand Springs, OK

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Cause of death

Cancer, Alzheimer's

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Dewey Cemetery

411 E Don Tyler Ave, Dewey, OK 74029
Serenity Funerals & Crematory
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Rivercross Hospice
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