Gilliland, Champ H. Jr. Age 77 of Prescott, AZ, passed away Aug. 12, 2017. He was born on May 11, 1940 to Champ and Novella Gilliland. He is survived by his daughter Ramelle Gilliland, sisters: Bonnie Beltram-Wipprecht and Brenda Gilliland, nephew and family Jody, Patti and Liam Beltram. Champ was born in Cape Girardeau Missouri, but relocated to AZ after his service in the US Army. In 1965 he married Maxine Gilliland and were together for 39 years until she passed. In 1969 he joined the Phoenix Fire Department where he proudly served until he retired in 1995. He was a proud and giving man who always wanted the best for his family and friends. Please join us in a Celebration of Life. Services will be held Sept. 1 at 1pm at Prescott National Cemetery, 500 AZ-89 Prescott, AZ. Memorial Reception will follow Cemetery Service In Lieu of Flowers Please send Donations to: United Phoenix Firefighters Charities Phxffcahrities.org Or UPFFC Cary Pykare Cancer Fund 61 E. Columbus #100 Phoenix, AZ 85012.