Malcolm J. Gilliland age 51 of Adamsville, AL passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at UAB. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Bell Forestdale Chapel at 11:00 am family will receive guest one hour prior to the service. Burial to follow at Village Falls. Bro. Hollis Alexander will be officiating the service.

Malcolm was preceded in death by his mother; Brenda Gilliland, grandparents; Walter Jethro Everitt,  Altalee Mims Everitt, Malcolm Franklin Gilliland and Dollie Mae Gilliland.

Malcolm is survived by his wife of 24 years Joella Gilliland, daughters; Brittany, Jasmine and Rhiannon Dunlap, grandchildren; Hendrix, Iris, Zephyr, Santana,  Marlee, Wednesday, Jayce, Grant, Luca, Kyleigh, Kashton, Karter, Naomi and PJ, father; David Gilliland (Carolyn), sister; Dana Pharo (Charles) and Brittany Dabbs (Noel), sister; Pam Pilkinton and brother; Greg Griffin.