Frederick G. Gilland

Frederick G. "Fred" Gilland, 77, of Mound City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at a St. Joseph, Missouri hospital.

He was born on Oct. 2, 1943 in Mound City to Lester A. and Dorothy F. (Rowlett) Gilland. Fred graduated from Mound City High School.

Fred joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. Following his service, he worked for the United States Postal Service.

On May 18, 1990 he married Kay (Patterson) Vest. She survives of their Mound City home. He is also survived by daughters, Stacy Albarran of San Diego, California, and Stephanie Perry of Columbia, Missouri; grandchildren, Brian, Madelynn, Morgan, and Addison Perry, and Mayela, Fiama, Solis, and  Ameca Albarran; and nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; stepson, R. Layne Vest; and his brother, Max A. Gilland.

Fred enjoyed building and remodeling homes, and restoring cars.

Graveside services with full military rites: Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, 2:00 pm, Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials: Donor's choice.