John "Jack" Gilliland passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at home surrounded by family following a long battle with dementia. He was born in Butler, PA on September 24, 1927, to the late Joseph R. Gilliland and Mildred C. Heath Gilliland. He proudly served the US Navy during the Korean War. He graduated from Duke University with a degree in physical chemistry. After graduation, on June 7, 1949, he married Dorothy "Dot" Greer at the Duke University Chapel. They moved to Mechanicsburg, PA where he retired as an engineer geologist with the state of Pennsylvania in 1989. Jack loved to hunt at his camp in PA with longtime friend Chuck McCrae. Jack was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Jack is survived by his loving wife Dot who would have celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on June 7; a niece, Pam (Mike) Holcombe of Hilliard, great nieces Amanda and Samantha Holcombe of Hilliard; great nephew Michael Goff, and great, great nephew Korben Goff both from Saint Johns County.

We would like to extend a very special thank-you to his amazing and loving caregivers Sheila Scipio, Amanda McCullough, Rachel Smith, Hamidah Hameed, Theresa Lee, Michele Alexander, Vivian Ingraham with Angel Watch and Community Hospice. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Condolences may he expressed at www.nassaufh.com .