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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Jenifer Melvin
Gilyard
January 29, 1952 – August 19, 2024
Mr. Jenifer Melvin "Jent" Gilyard, 72, of San Mateo, entered the sunset of life on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Jacksonville. The son of Clarence, Sr. and Melvise (Holsey) Gilyard, he was born on Monday, January 28, 1952 in San Mateo, Florida. He was educated in the Putnam County School District and was a 1970 graduate of Palatka South High School. "Jent" was a lifelong member of New Bethel A.M.E. Church, San Mateo. He was the owner and operator of Rite Touch Lawn Service. He enjoyed fishing and going shopping at flea markets.
In addition to his parents, Jent was preceded in eternal rest by his granddaughter, Tomarius Poole; and grandson, Malachi Joel Gilyard.
He leaves to cherish his memories: wife of 34 years, Carolyn Gilyard; daughters, Verlandy (Terrance, Jr.) Sims, Jennifer Gilyard, both of Quitman, GA; Syreeta (Andre, Jr.) Hill, Latoya Williams, both of Satsuma; Georgie Calloway, Hastings; Angelita (Eric) Bell, Jacksonville; sons, Jendrick (Falon) Gilyard, Ocala; Bradley (Amy) Gilyard, Palm Coast; Travis (Rebecca) Gilyard, Orange Mills; 25 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clarence Gilyard, Jr, Killeen, TX; Willie Bernard (Cathy) Gilyard, East Palatka; Jethro (Josephine) Gilyard, Palatka; sisters, Clarissa Williams, Deanna Brown, both of Palatka; Aronell (Donald) Williams, McAllen, TX; Evelyn (Elisha, Sr.) Miller, East Palatka; Loretta Smith, Hastings; Rachel (Calvin) Maxwell, Annette (Willard Eugene, Sr.) Smith, both of San Mateo; Vosie (Amos) Miller, Palm Coast; aunts, Dr. Lilla G. Holsey and Lillian Lee, San Mateo; godchildren, Rhonda Jara and Xya Toussaint; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation of family and friends will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, August 30 at New Bethel A.M.E. Church, 154 N. Boundary Road, San Mateo. Celebration of Jent's Life will be 10 a.m., Saturday, August 31 at Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church, 4909 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka. Reverend Dr. Charletta Robinson, Pastor of New Bethel A.M.E. Church, is the eulogist. Interment will follow in Oak Hill West Cemetery.
Visitation
New Bethel A.M.E. Church
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Funeral Service
Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church
Starts at 10:00 am
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