Horace W. Gillison, III, 71, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Louisa, departed this life suddenly March 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas W. and Alice Jones Gillison; two sisters, Althea Gillison and Ruth Nightingale and one brother, Ronald Gillison. Surviving are his wife, Barbara B. Gillison; two sons, Horace IV and Antonio (Tiffany) Gillison; daughter, Alyce (Reynold, Jr.) Allen; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; siblings, Thomas (Susan), David and Michael Gillison (Shirley), Lenora West (Rev. Ronald), Katy Williams (Elva) and Janet Brown; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives and many friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. The family will receive friends from 1 - 1:45 p.m. Friday, March 20 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. Rev. Ronald West officiating. Interment private."Due to the governor's declaration, only the immediate family is requested to attend the services."