Ralph Johnson Gillikin

Ralph Johnson Gillikin, 85, of Williston, passed away Saturday December 3, 2016 at Crystal Coast Hospice House. Mr. Gillikin worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for twenty years at MCAS Cherry Point and twenty-three years with Lloyd A. Fry Roofing Co. Mr. Gillikin was a lifelong member of Williston United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday December 9, 2016 at Williston United Methodist Church with Pastor Paul Harris and Rodney Fulcher officiating. Burial will follow at Williston Creek Cemetery. Mr. Gillikin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty L. Gillikin; son, Tommy Dean Gillikin wife Claudia Book Gillikin; son, Andy Gillikin; daughter, Anjanette Fulcher and husband Rodney all of Williston; Grandchildren, James Michael Piner and wife Abigail of Smyrna, Christa Laxton of Beaufort, Frank Andrew Lewis of Spring City, PA, Landon Gillikin of Petaluma, CA, Christian Gillikin of Williston and Peyton Gillikin of Williston; Great-Grandchildren, Travis W. Laxton of Beaufort, Jacob Matthew Piner of Smyrna and twins soon to be born, Sister, Mildred Piner of Williston. Mr. Gillikin was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Carrie (Golden) Gillikin; daughter, Rhonda Valema Gillikin and sister, Catherine Piner. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday December 8, 2016 at the church. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to: Fran Nelson, WUMC Memorial Fund, 184 Nassau Rd. Smyrna, NC 28579. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Charitable donations may be made to: Fran Nelson WUMC Memorial Fund 184 Old Nassau Rd, Smyrna NC 28579 Service Information Visitation Thursday December 8, 2016 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Williston United Methodist Church 473 Hwy 70 Williston, NC 28579 Funeral Service Friday December 9, 2016 2:00 PM Williston United Methodist Church 473 Hwy 70 Williston, NC 28579