Boyce Afton Gillihan's obituary , Passed away on April 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Arkansas

Boyce Afton Gillihan

August 15, 1925 - April 10, 2024 (98 years old)

Melbourne, Arkansas

Boyce Afton Gillihan's obituary , Passed away on April 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Eddie's Family Funeral Home

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Boyce Afton Gillihan

August 15, 1925 - April 10, 2024 (98 years old)

Melbourne, Arkansas

Boyce Afton Gillihan Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Boyce Afton Gillihan of Melbourne, Arkansas, who passed away on April 10, 2024 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Boyce Afton Gillihan to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Simon Paul Gillihan and Verla Mae Smith Gillihan; his wife Frances Ernestine Mynatt; and his siblings, Shelby, Junior, George, Clifton and Kathrean.

He is survived by: his children, Joyce Anna Baker of Melbourne, Ricky Afton Gillihan of Melbourne and Sherry Lea Smith (Charles) of Melbourne; his sister Geneva Blankenship; his grandchildren, Renee Lindsey (Dan) of Calico Rock, Casey Gillihan (Emily) of Derby, Jonathan Baker of Violet Hill and Bill Baker (Angela) of Mount Prospect, Illinois; and his great grandchildren, Keegan Gillihan, Corbin Gillihan, Aricka Lindsey, Lawren Lindsey, Bailey Baker, Liam Baker, Frances Baker and Lena Baker. He is also survived by other relatives and many good friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Eddie's Family Funeral Home



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