Michael Raymond Gillia, 48, Freeman, MO, died Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Michael was born March 16, 1961 in Memphis, TN, the son of Raymond and Ann (Carlton) Gillia. He had lived in Memphis before moving to Freeman eight years ago. He worked in construction as an iron worker and a painter. Michael was a member of Save The World in Clinton, MO.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his fiancée, Cynthia Lynch, of the home; two sons, Jeffrey Gillia, TN and Jerry Gillia, Freeman, MO; two sisters, Priscilla Crosetto, Phoenix, AZ and Susan Lantrip, Memphis, TN; two nieces, Carrie Cornwel, Las Vegas, NV and Chelsea Crosetto, Los Angeles, CA and one granddaughter, Hannah.