Royal Garrett Gillean's Obituary
Royal Garrett Gillean, 95, of Berryhill passed away at home on August 20th, 2013. He was born February 24th, 1918 to Jasper and Maude Gillean in Hulbert, Oklahoma. On November 7, 1936 he started his life with his true love Mattie Viola Pickett. In over 76 years of marriage he never wavered in his love and commitment to his wife. Royal and Viola lived in Berryhill for 64 years where they owned and operated Gillean’s Grocery. Royal served in the U.S. Army. During his life he worked as a welder and retired from American Airlines in 1980. Royal enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. In addition to his wife Viola, he is survived by, sons Jerry Gillean and wife Connie, Danny Gillean and wife Louise and daughter Cheryl Collins and husband Ron, his 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 4 sisters.
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