1957

 John Gillyard “Gill” Monroe was born on 17 Sep 1957 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA a child of Gillyard Percival Monroe Jr and Blanche Virginia Rabon Monroe.

He died on 27 Sep 2022 in Lexington, Lexington, South Carolina, USA. He was buried on 04 Oct 2022 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

1998

 John Gillyard “Gill” Monroe lived in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA on 01 Jul 1998.

2004

He lived in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA on 01 Jan 2004.

2009

On September 18, 2009, Gill Monroe was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of Blanche Virginia Rabon Monroe.

2022

Obituary for Mr. John Gillyard Monroe

John Gillyard Monroe, 65, of Lexington, died Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Born September 17, 1957, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Gillyard Percival Monroe, Jr. and Blanche Virginia Rabon Monroe.

Prior to his retirement, Mr. Monroe was a railroad engineer for Norfolk Southern Corporation for 26 years. He had a large heart and always gave as much as possible to others. Mr. Monroe was very charismatic and had the unique ability to make lasting impressions on family, friends, and strangers. He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed the company of his family immensely. He loved the outdoors, fishing, golfing, being a prankster, and spending time with his dog, Blue.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda C. Monroe; children, Drew Gillyard Monroe (Kelsey) of Lugoff, Misty Monroe Burroughs of Lexington, and Chelsea Greiner of Lexington; grandchildren, Ryann Monroe and Logan Monroe; special cousin and lifelong friend, William “Billy” Rabon, Jr.; sisters, Myra Monroe of Elgin and Cynthia Stewart (Don) of Elgin; as well as his nieces and nephews, Denise Thomley (David), Hank Goff (Cate), and Ashley Smith (Matt). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gillyard Percival Monroe, III.

The funeral service for Mr. Monroe will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday, October 4th at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC with Reverend Gene Henderson officiating. Burial will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, 1177 Wildwood Lane, Elgin, SC 29045.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service beginning at 12:30 o’clock.

Memorials may be sent to the Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 116, Elgin, SC 29045.

Visitation

OCT 4. 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (ET)
Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel
7600 Trenholm Road Extension
Columbia, SC 29223

Funeral Service

OCT 4. 2:00 PM (ET)
Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel
7600 Trenholm Road Extension
Columbia, SC 29223