TUSCALOOSA - Johnny Foster Gilliland, age 77, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away April 17, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018, at Memory Hill Gardens with Scott McQueen officiating and Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing.
Survivors include his son, Jeffery Foster Gilliland; sisters, Elizabeth Isom and Jeannie Englebert; and grandchildren, Anna Gilliland and Adam Gilliland.
Johnny was a kind, caring man that loved his son and grandchildren more than anything in the world. His family was very special to him and he loved his sisters dearly. A proud United States Navy Veteran, he loved his country and was proud of his service. Johnny was an avid fisherman and spent his happiest days on the river.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of West Alabama, 3851 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, Ala. 35404 or to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.