Anthony Augustus Gilleland, Jr.

Sgt. Anthony Augustus Gilleland, Jr. age 59 of Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at his residence.

Anthony was born in Rome, Georgia on August 19, 1966, son of the late Anthony A. Gilleland, Sr. and Linda Brown Proctor. He was a Sergeant with the Walker County Sheriff’s office and was of the Christian Faith. Anthony was an avid Alabama Football Fan, “Roll Tide” and loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by his step-father, John Proctor; sister, Carrie Colbert; brother, Stacy Colbert; mother-in-law, Ann Devine and a great-grandson, Everett Carmody.

Anthony is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carrie Gilleland; Sons, James Gilleland, Trevor Flannigan and Lee Hudson; daughters, Jennifer Gilleland and Jessica Stricklin; brothers, David Gilleland and Chris Proctor; grandchildren, Briar, Roone, Grace, Jack, Joanne, Karolyne, Dillard, Lily and Dean; one great-grandson, Daniel; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and special family and friends.

Funeral Service for Anthony will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Neil Brown officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be J.J., Trevor, Lee, David, Chris and all of his law enforcement brothers and sisters.

Anthony’s family will receive friends Saturday morning from 11:00 A.M. until the service hour.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Sgt. Anthony A. Gilleland, Jr. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.