Ronald Gillman

Ronald Clyde Gillman, age 84, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home in Gulf Hammock, Florida. He was born in Waverly, Alabama, to the late George and Mary Gillman.

Ronald graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School in 1959. He was a resident of Levy County for over 40 years. After serving his term in the United States Army, he began working with heavy equipment for Zinke Smith Company, where he became a supervisor at the young age of 19. In 1970, he opened his own business, Upper Keys Marine Construction, Inc., alongside Earnest Tillman and Ronald Arnold in Key Largo, Florida. Ronald retired in 1997 and spent his retirement enjoying hunting, fishing, and air boating with friends and family.

Ronnie Gillman is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda Gillman; his daughter, Jeanette Hodges; his sisters, Patsy (Danny) Brown and Lisa Gillman Rose; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Hodges; his daughter, Angela Perryman; and his brothers, Ralph, Jimmy, Wayne, and Mike Gillman.

A viewing will be held at Weems & Sons Funeral Home in Williston, Florida, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All parking on the east side of chapel between Funeral Home and Williston Home Furnishings. A graveside service will be held at the Gillman family residence, Gillman Family Cemetery, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. A celebration of life will follow.

Arrangements are entrusted to Weems & Sons Funeral Homes.