Wilbur Pearl Gilliland

Wilbur Pearl Gilliland, 88, of Fostoria, entered eternal rest Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Fostoria. He was born June 18, 1933, in Risingsun, to Pearl and Aretha (Kerr) Gilliland. Wilbur married Janet Stahl on June 23, 1955, and she preceded him in death. Wilbur graduated from Risingsun High School. He then enlisted in U.S. Army, where he served during the Korean War. In later years, Wilbur owned and operated his own roofing company, Gilliland & Son Roofing. He is survived by two sons, Mark (Kelli) Gilliland of Risingsun and Steve (Carie) Gilliland of Arcadia; five grandchildren, Danielle, Josh, Alexa, Jacob, and Taylor; and five great-grandchildren, Madilynn, Dawson, Delylah, Crew, and Braedon. Wilbur was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Belinda Ann Gilliland; five brothers, Walt, Accel, Darrel, Stan, and Ronnie; and two sisters, Virginia and Idella. Friends and family may visit 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Hufford Family Funeral Home, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, 419-422-1500. Interment at Graham Cemetery, Wayne, will be private. Memorial contributions in Wilbur's name may be made to Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad, 120 West Front St., Findlay, Ohio 45840. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com