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David Gilliam Obituary

David Gilliam

David Gilliam, age 49 of Alexandria, TN, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was a native of Hendersonville, NC and the son of Gene Gilliam and the late Sally Anders Gilliam. Mr. Gilliam was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Zirconia, NC and was a production engineering manager at Permobile. He previously was operations manager of Dura Automotive in Carthage, TN.

Mr. Gilliam is survived by his partner, Harry Bean of Alexandria, TN; his father and step-mother, Gene and Ann Gilliam; brother, Doug Gilliam and his wife Cathy; a sister, Renee Nolen and her husband Neal, all of Hendersonville, NC; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of loving family and friends.

Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, with visitation from 4 p.m. until time of the service at 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hendersonville, NC.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Rutherford County P.A.W.S., 285 John R. Rice Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.

Online condolences may be made at www.woodfinchapel.com. Woodfin Memorial Chapel, (615) 893-5151.

Published by The Daily News Journal on Feb. 19, 2013.
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A friend from a long time ago.....

Craig Randolph

Friend

March 10, 2018

did not know david personally, only because he was buzz's one and only love. they loved each other with all their hearts. i hurt for buzz with his loss

barbara hoper cope

February 17, 2014

As your signaficant other, You are greatly missed. I still find this hard to believe this has actually happened. You were never one to treat anybody insignifacant. You were a lover of life and always cared for others.

Harry Bean

February 17, 2014

Gene, Doug and family; sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless

Chuck Stanberry

February 24, 2013

David will be truly missed. He was a great cousin and a great friend. The memories we had will always be with me. What a great family too! God bless all of you.

Wanda Moffitt

February 22, 2013

You will be missed and I am glad I was able to call you a classmate.

Kathi McCarroll

February 22, 2013

The world is a dimmer place today without David in it but heaven has never been brighter.

Friend!

February 21, 2013

i miss u u all way be in my heart here i love u like a friend

tammy corley

February 21, 2013

We are so gonna miss your laugh and Salsa at the lake. Loved to sit on the boat and visit with you. You were a amazing man and my family is blessed to have had you in our family.

Jojo Jones

February 21, 2013

May you find peace now in the arms of God.You will truly be missed by family and loved ones.

sheila hoots

February 20, 2013

It was an honor to have known and to work along side David, he will be greatly missed at Permobil. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless the family with comfort during this difficult time.

Traci Ferrell

February 20, 2013

It was an honor to be David's cousin. He was always kind and a joy to be around.

Dinah Burnette

February 20, 2013

David was a kind soul who always had a smile on his face and a willingness to lend a hand. My deepest condolences, he will be greatly missed!

Kathy Lund

February 20, 2013

I along with everyone here at Permobil will greatly miss David's smiling face and quiet, gentle demeanor. I pray comfort and strength to all of his family, loved ones, close friends, co-workers, and acquaintences who were ever blessed with the opportunity to know this wonderful man.

Lesa Breckenridge

February 20, 2013

David was a great man to work for. Very kind and considerate of others. He will be greatly missed.

Chris Harrison

February 20, 2013

David was one of my best friends. I will miss that chuckle of a laugh. While he may be gone from our sight, he will always live in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Owen Fields

February 20, 2013

David was a great co-worker and friend. His presence will be terribly missed at Permobil.

Regina McIntosh

February 20, 2013

Thinking of you in this time of grief. Having been a part of the Ecusta family with you we all still care.

Lionel Jones

February 20, 2013

David will be sadly missed. He was a great cousin and friend. The world is a place because of him. God Bless.

Jeffrey Jackson

February 19, 2013

It was a pleasure to get to work with David. He always had a big smile on his face and was friendly towards everyone.He will be missed at Permobil.
My heart goes out to his family. David is a great man that will be greatly missed.
~Jonnie Carter~

February 19, 2013

I'm so sorry for our loss. David will be greatly missed. My prayers are with Harry and all of David's family.

Jane Tiller

February 19, 2013

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