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Scott Christopher Gillard was born on October 3, 1965, in Baltimore , Maryland at Sinai Hospital. He was born to Robert Leslie Gillard and Jacqueline O. Burnett-Gillard. Scott peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Scott grew up on the West side of Baltimore with his mother Jacqueline, sister Karrisah and grandparents Lucy and Smithy Burnett, and his paternal family, The Gillard’s on the East side of Baltimore. He also lived in Washington DC for a short period with his mother, Jackie, Sister, Karrisah and step father. He enjoyed playing with his sister Leslie and riding in his grandpa, David’s station wagon with his paternal cousins. Family really meant a lot to Scottie and he enjoyed his grandmother’s, Daisy Gillard and Lucy Burnett’s cooking. Scott was the oldest and only boy, which made him the big brother to his younger sister’s. He got a great kick out of teasing and playing with his younger sister’s. He was also loving and very protective. Scott adored his grandma Lucy ; they had a very special bond. Growing up he also enjoyed fishing on his grandpa, Smithey’s boat, along with his sister, Karrisah and cousins, Joe and Chris. Scott had to learn early to be responsible and his maternal grandparents would load the grandchildren in the truck and take them to the local farm in Maryland to pick vegetables. Scott learned the family trait of building, working on electronics and fixing cars from his grandfather, Smithy. Scott was educated through Baltimore City schools and graduated from Carver Vocational-Technical High School in 1984 with the trade of Diesel Mechanic . He attended Technical School after graduation from high school and went on to also receive his certificate in Air conditioning technician. Scott always had a passion for swimming and was on the swim team in High school. During family trips to the beach , he would dive into the ocean and swim until he was no longer visible. He would swim for hours in the water and emerge at dark when it was time to leave the beach for the day. The family compared him to a fish in the water. Scott was very knowledgeable also enjoyed trivia, he would watch jeopardy, play trivia games with the family and answer almost every question correctly. After the death of his grandmother Lucy, Scott decided to join the military and he enlisted in the United States Army on September of 1984 . He was honorably discharged July of 1987. His passion for using his hands continued into the military , where he was stationed in Fort Knox, Kentucky as a Diesel Mechanic. Upon discharge from the military Scott returned to Baltimore and was employed with the City of Baltimore for over 15 years. Scott left the City of Baltimore, and decided to go back to school , and he received his certificate in Operating room sterilization. Scott continued to serve his country and became employed with the Government, through the Veterans Affairs Hospital , in Baltimore as an Operating room sterilization tech until the time of his death. Scott was so proud and excited about the birth of his daughter, Kristin Gillard on October 31, 1989. Scott loved and adored his baby girl, she was the apple of his eye. He became even more ecstatic when his grandsons, Myles and Amari were born. Scott would buy them toys and had special names for each one of his grandsons. Scott was also blessed with 2 bonus children that he loved equally, Dominique and Brittany. His blessings continued with two bonus grandchildren, Amiyah and DJ. All he would talk about was his grandbabies, they had his heart. He was a proud father, grandfather, brother, uncle , and cousin. He also adored his maternal Aunt , Roxey Banks, who continued to spoil him and love on him. She preceded in death 3 months before Scott. The bond they shared kept him going , as well as the rest of the family. Scott would worry his cousins Joseph and Charise Banks, although he had a funny way of showing it family was most important. Scott was never lost for words, he was funny, raw with honesty and never let a day go by without saying something ridiculously funny and crazy. Anyone that knew him , he was either telling you that he loved you, fussing with you, making you laugh or protecting you. Scott C Gillard leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter, Kristin Gillard; two bonus children, Dominique and Brittany; 3 biological sisters; Karrisah Ahmed, Leslie Gillard, and Tanyelle Spicer; two bonus sisters, Zakiah Elhaqq and Baseemah Elhaqq (preceded in death); two grandsons, Amari Brewington and Myles Dunaway; one bonus granddaughter , Amiyah Cole and one bonus grandson, Dominique Jones Jr. ; one nephew, Marques Flythe; one niece, Kaliyah Flythe; several aunts; Roxey Banks (preceded in death) , Ruby McLendon, Joyce Gillard, Paula Gillard (preceded in death) and Antia Gillard, two uncles, James David Gillard and Alvin Gillard; step-mother, Joyce Gillard; god sisters, Gina Brown and Felicia; cousins, Joseph Banks(Charise), Christopher Banks (Sherri). Wanyae Banks, Joseph Banks (preceded in death) and Westin Banks and a host of cousins; His special girlfriend, Stacey Jones that cared for him as he became ill.

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Scott Christopher Gillard

October 3, 1965 - February 23, 2021