Wayne Russell Gilliland, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away February 16, 2013 in San Antonio, TX, at the age of 91.
Wayne grew up in Curtis, NE. He was a military retiree of 20 years, having served in the United States Army in WWII (90th Div., Utah Beach and Korea). He will be remembered for his love of God, family and our country.
Survivors include Grace, his wife of 36 years; sons Bill and Don; sister; brother; granddaughters; grandsons; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife, Irene McKnight-Gilliland in 1976.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity of their choice in Wayne’s name. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday June 3, 2013 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell, NE with military honors graveside with the Rev. Dr. Doug Delp officiating. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.