Gip Piland, 71, of Christopher, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at his home.
Mr. Piland was born on March 30, 1942, in Evansville, Ind., to James Henry Piland and Agnes C. (Gemlich) Piland.
He was a truck driver and member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Christopher and he also served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.
He is survived by his children, April Jean Piland of Colorado, Tina and Mike Yeaman of Idaho, Mike Pasak of Montana, John Pasak of Montana; a grandchild, James Avery Piland; brothers, Joseph A. Moore of Missouri, Larry Piland of Tennessee, Wilma and Dale Cambell of Indiana; two very close friends, Brenda Bailey and Sara Guill; and many other friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean; and one brother, Henry C. Piland.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Christopher, with Pastor Alan Newman officiating. Interment will be in Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Faith Missionary Baptist Church.
Gilbert Funeral Home of Christopher is in charge of arrangements.
For more information visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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