Arnold Lee Gillman 87, of Columbus, OH departed this life with his family by his side on March 27, 2022. Arnold was preceded in death by his late wife, Peggy Lou Gillman and daughter, Barbra Kay Gillman; Arnold was also proceeded in death by his grandson, Rickie Allen Gillman Jr, mother, Ella Mae Gillman, father, Donald Gillman, brothers, Walter, Cecil, Burl, Shelton and Melton Gillman, and sisters, Shirley Smith, Donna Jean Richards, and Phylis Cox. He is survived by sister, Brenda Miller of Chattaroy, WV. Arnold is also survived by two daughters, Vickie King (Clodes) of Columbus, OH and Jeannie Ratliff (Brad) of Westerville, OH; and son, Rickie Allen Gillman Sr. (Debra) of Dans Br, WV. Arnold Is survive by 6 grandchildren, Peggy Goff of Dingess, WV, Lisa Stinnett (Mark) of Columbus, OH, Stacy Hall (Danny) of Dans Br, WV, Holly Ratliff of Westerville, OH, Lauren Ratliff of Westerville, OH and grandson, Jordan Ratliff of Westerville, OH. Arnold is also survived by 8 great grandchildren, Jadrian Saunders of Dingess, WV, Joslin Stinnett of Columbus, OH, Victoria Newsome (Jason) of Dingess, WV, Reese Stinnett of Columbus, OH, Alli Stinnett of Columbus, OH, Lexi Hall of Dans Br, WV, Kaylee Hall of Dans Br, WV, Hayden Hall of Dans Br, WV and Holli Gillman of Tampa, FL. Arnold had 3 great great grandchildren, Aiden Newsome, Eli Newsome and Cason Thompson.
Arnold loved restoring classic cars in his garage and teaching Reese how to take dents out of a cars. He also loved to take road trips with his daughter Vickie to West Virginia to see his son and grandchildren. Arnold looked forward to Joslin picking him up and going to get a milk shake or just take a drive around town. He had the best stories of the daily activities he shared with Lisa. Arnold had a close bond with his grandchildren; he lived for his children and grandchildren. Arnold will be missed by all who loved him. Friends may call from 4 PM until 8 PM on April 1, 2022. Service will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Interment at Obetz Cemetery. Cemetery Details
Obetz Cemetery
4455 Groveport Rd
Obetz, OH 43207
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O. R. Woodyard South Chapel
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Columbus, OH 43207
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