The Arizona Republic
Phoenix, Arizona
4 November, 1939

Aged Tempe
Pioneer Dies

  TEMPE, Nov. 3. – Robert L. Gililland, who would have been 74 years old November 24, died last night in the family home on Van Ness Avenue, after a long illness.
   “Uncle Bob,” as Mr. Gililland was known by children of Tempe, had been custodian at Tempe Grammar School for 25 years.
   Born in Green Valley, Mo., Mr. Gililland came to Arizona in 1882 in a covered wagon. With a brother, he homesteaded south of Tempe.
Was Lodge Member
   Mr. Gililland was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
   He was an active member of the First Christian Church here.
   Surviving are his wife, Jessamine Hendrix Gililland, and a daughter, Miss Lonnie Gililland.
   Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday from Tempe Christian Church, with burial in Double Butte Cemetery.

-transcription by Kate Maynard, 2012