Obituary
Bobbie Lee Gilland
March 16, 1935-March 7, 2020
Bob was laid to rest March 12, 2020 in the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Bob was a loving husband and wonderful father. He loved his children and the Lord. He is resting with his Heavenly Father and we will see him again one day…
Born in Marion County, Kentucky to Lemma and Leonard “Red” Gilland
Sister Linda L. Seng (deceased) Brothers Samuel L. Gilland (Wendy) and Jerry R. Gilland (Ellen)
Loving husband to Kathy Sorensen Gilland for 48 years
He is survived by:
Daughter, Sherri Lynn Gimmi (Rick) of Washington State
Son, Alvin Lee Gilland (Tiffany) of Orlando, Florida
Granddaughters: Heather Lane (Travis) and Tiffany Ioimo (Brett) of Washington State
Great Grandchildren: Kaniel, Natalie, Truman, Maddux, Walker
Great great grandson: Jordan
And lots of nieces and nephews.
Bob grew up in Carrsville, Kentucky, a small town on the Ohio River and graduated from Salem High School. He loved his hometown and had many friends and lots of family there. He spent many hours hunting and fishing. After graduation, he sometimes worked with his Dad in the fluorspar mines of Kentucky and worked one summer on the barges that traveled up and down the Ohio River before enlisting in the US Air Force. Bob served proudly in the US Air Force (Korea) 1954-1958. He worked for the National Security Agency as a Radio Intercept Operator in Misawa, Japan.
Bob worked various jobs upon returning to the United States. He worked for the Orlando Sentinel as District Adviser for the Central Florida area, the Tampa Tribune Newspaper as District Adviser then went into the Carpenters and Lathers Local Union and worked for Buena Vista Construction Company at Disney.
Bob loved fishing and spent many days camping and salt water fishing at Captiva Pass and Pine Island in Red Fish Pass. He loved playing golf with his Dad, brothers and son. They played many golf courses in Florida and in tournaments at his church Eastside Baptist, now Oasis at Conway Gardens. He loved his church family and they, him. He and Kathy spent lots of time in Tennessee visiting her family and was dearly loved by all of them. Although traveling became difficult at times, he was always ready to go. I will miss my sweet husband, and his little Yorkie, Buddy, will too.
I love you Bob, with all my heart Forever & Always, Kathy
Service
Visitation
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Birthday lunch on the St. Johns River on the Barbara Lee paddle boat. Bob loved the water so much and we enjoyed the day with Alvin and Tiffany. I love you Bob
Bob and I shortly after the house was built
Flag presentation at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. March 12, 2020. Family present: our son Alvin and his wife Tiffany, daughter Sherri and her husband Rick, my sisters Chris, Debby and her husband Dave, my son in law's brother Pete, grandchildren Heather and Tiffany, great granddaughter Natalie and my pastor Dr. Eric Lowdermilk and his wife Patty.
Bob (r) and his brother Sam on their way into Carrsville, Kentucky where they grew up
July 4th at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Bob in basic training
Love, Forever and Always, Kathy
Bob and Kathy Oasis at Conway Gardens church dinner at La Cantina Restaurant Dec. 9, 2019
Bob and Kathy at Salem High School Reunion
Bob and our son Alvin at Buck Creek, Carrsville, Kentucky
Bob and Sam coming into Carrsville, Kentucky for Bob's High School Reunion at Salem High School 1995
bob and i at New S.
Yikes! Bass Pro Shop
Bob and I on the bluff in Carrsville on the Ohio River. below is fishing in the Intracoastal waterway in New Smyrna Beach
Roses off Bob's rose bush.
fishing with Dave in Crossville. He did finally catch one bigger than that!
Bob and I took the tour of the Winter Park chain of lakes from Dinky Dock. Again!
Bob and Alvin at Winter Pines Golf Course. They loved playing together.
Alvin and Bob at Winter Pines Golf Course
Karen and Bob
Bob, Ellen and Jerry. Mt. Plymouth Golf Course
One of Bob's favorite way to spend the weekend. Mt. Plymouth Golf Course
Bob at Universal Studios
Bob and I - early days
Bob at Veteran's Memorial Park in Baldwin Park.
Nov. 2019
Bob at Sea World with me, my brother Rob and my sister-in-law Linda. December 2019
Bob and Kathy at La Cantina for our church Christmas dinner. December 2019
Bob loved Christmas
Picking a handmade Christmas ornament from a local man in Crossville. Debby and Dave gave one to Bob each year for Christmas.
Dec. 2019
Bob and his little Buddy
Bob is ready for a birthday dinner at La Cantina
Bob and I in Kentucky. He said this was his favorite picture of us
Alvin and Bob
Bob in Misawa, Japan while in the USAF
Love,
Debra and David
Bob at New Smyrna Beach Jan. 2019
Bob fishing with Dave in Tennessee. We had so much fun
Bob in St. Augustine
March 16, 1935-March 7, 2020
Bob was laid to rest March 12, 2020 in the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Bob was a loving husband and wonderful father. He loved his children and the Lord. He is resting with his Heavenly Father and we will see him again one day...
Born in Marion County, Kentucky to Lemma and Leonard "Red" Gilland
Sister Linda L. Seng (deceased) Brothers Samuel L. Gilland (Wendy) and Jerry R. Gilland (Ellen)
Loving husband to Kathy Sorensen Gilland for 48 years
Daughter, Sherri Lynn Gimmi (Rick) of Washington
Son, Alvin Lee Gilland (Tiffany) of Orlando
Granddaughters: Heather Lane (Travis) and Tiffany Ioimo (Brett) of Washington
Great Grandchildren: Kaniel, Natalie, Truman, Maddux, Walker
Great great grandson: Jordan
Bob served proudly in the US Air Force (Korea) 1954-1958. He worked for the National Security Agency as a Radio Intercept Operator in Misawa, Japan.
Bob worked various jobs upon returning to the United States. He worked for the Orlando Sentinel as District Adviser for the Central Florida area, the Tampa Tribune Newspaper as District Adviser then went into the Carpenters and Lathers Local Union and worked for Buena Vista Construction Company at Disney.
Bob loved fishing and spent many days camping and salt water fishing at Captiva Pass and Pine Island in Red Fish Pass. He loved playing golf and played many golf courses in Florida and tournaments at his church Eastside Baptist, now Oasis at Conway Gardens. He loved his church family and they, him. He and Kathy spent lots of time in Tennessee visiting her family and was dearly loved by all of them. Although traveling became difficult at times, he was always ready to go. I will miss my sweet husband, and his little Yorkie, Buddy, will too.
I love you Bob, Forever & Always, Kathy