Jack C. Gilliland, 96, Huntingburg

Jack C. Gilliland, 96, of Huntingburg, passed on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper.

He was born September 4, 1927, in Petersburg, Indiana, to Raymond and Martha (Meinhart) Gilliland.

He married Carolyn Patton, who passed away on June 6, 1979, and then married Velma (Penner) Bebe on December 24, 1983. She passed away on June 17, 2023.  

Jack was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of Central Christian Church, VFW Post #2366, and founder of Patoka Valley Fox Hunters Association. He had worked for Kimball and was a retired farmer who enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and everything about Christmas. He was known for telling stories and his laughter.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Carolyn and second wife, Velma; a brother, Jim; two sisters, Mary and Virginia.

He is survived by his son, Jeff Gilliland of Algiers; stepdaughter, Jean Glover of Ferdinand; a brother, Daniel (Marie) Gilliland of Petersburg; three step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jack Gilliland will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Nass and Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg. Burial will follow at McClure Cemetery in Algiers with military graveside rites conducted by VFW Post #3587 Honor Guard. Pastor Zach Korff will officiate the service.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday prior to the service at Nass & Son Funeral Home.  

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Christian Church. 

Condolence may be shared online at www.nassandson.com.