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Theodore Gilliam Obituary
He was a native of Dinwiddie County, and a son of the late Waverly Gilliam and Nellie Jackson Gilliam of Ford, Va. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Eddie O. Gilliam, Herman Gilliam, Leroy Gilliam, William Gilliam, Arthur Gilliam and Clarence Gilliam; and one sister, Gracie Bland. He was a master carpenter for over 50 years. Theodore was a former member of the Mount Poole Baptist Church.
He leaves to mourn, his seven daughters, Rhyvan Gilliam (Waverly) of Poolesiding, Va., Gaye Mullen, Charlene Woodley, Dwanda Harper (Bernard), Giesele Gilmore and Tesha Lofton (James), all of Petersburg, Va.; and Hope Gilliam Hill (Stefan) of Hopewell, Va; and the mother of his daughters, Almeaner Gilliam of Petersburg, Va.; sisters, (twin sister) Teresa G. Dickins of Petersburg, Va., and Rozelia Hayes (Floyd) of Baltimore; brothers, Herbert Gilliam (Evenlyn) of Ettrick, Va., James I. Gilliam (Jearline) of Ford, Va.; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Virgie Bland of Ford, Va.; brother-in-law, Willie Bland of Ford, Va.; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and a devoted friend of many years, Langston Johnson.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Mount Poole Baptist Church, 9515 Baltimore Road, Ford, Va.; the Rev. Stephen Pugh, pastor, officiating and Pastor Darryl Jennings of Abundant Praise Christian Fellowship, Richmond, Va., eulogist. Interment to follow at church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at the funeral establishment. The family will also receive friends at 22905 Pintail Lane, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 861-3424.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Gilliam online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Roena Gilliam Hamm
October 30, 2008
Although words cannot begin to ease the sorrow of your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Coretta J.Heather A.J Gilliam & Cordell Miller
October 29, 2008
We will always keep you in prayers.
To this family of the loss as growth.Through the years and known you as;
a Dearest Uncle and Great Uncle may you rest in peace with sympathy.
Susan Bishop
October 27, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Howard Ruffin
October 27, 2008
Our throughts and prayers goes out to you and your family. We Love You
Cousin Bernard and Dwana Harper.
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RUTH MCKENNEY
October 25, 2008
GOD BE WITH YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF SORROW,MAY GOD BLESS AND BE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Crystal Cunningham
October 24, 2008
Your family is in my prayers.Please call me if yall need me at 481-0005
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