Richard-Gilliam-Obituary

Richard Gilliam

Gary, Indiana

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Richard Eugene Gilliam at rest February 24, 2016 in Gary, IN at age 69. He was a US Marine Corps veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He was a Gary Firefighter and later became the Fire Chief of the City of Gary in 1996. In his retirement, he worked for the Gary Community School Corporation as...

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I miss you grandpa.

Rest in peace grandpa. May your legacy live on!

To Laura and the Gilliam Family,

I have known Rich since our days at the Velt! We have fought fires shoulder to shoulder at numerous fire and rescue scenes. Rich set the bar in firefighting, he was on of Gary's finest! However, more importantly Rich was a man of God; full of integrity and was admired by many. And furthermore, he was my friend! Rest in peace my brother, your work here is done.

Laura, may the Lord bless you and your family, and keep you in his bosom...

Laura & entire Family, please know that my prayers for GOD's strength in holding you up is being said daily
Much Love sent your way

Laura and family,

You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. I have known Richard since grade school and he was one of the nicest person I knew. May all your memories help to ease your loss and may God bless you and your family.

Delores Moxley Smith

We were in the band, worked on the basketball team together. You played in our yard. Laura bless you and the family. Love Richard Johnson.

To Laura and family
You have our deepest sympathy Richard and I have known each other since kindergarten at the Roosevelt hut. We had an unconditional friendship I considered
Richard as my brother. I was proud of his accomplishments in life. He was the kind of person that we can all look up too.
SEMPER FI My Brother.

Nate & Jackie Cain

May God bless this family that I have know for so many years. I pray for your strength, comfort and good memories.

Dear Laura, children and the entire Gilliam family

Our families Marisett/Tarver send you our love. We go way back and even now remain united in the love of Jesus. For this reason we know you are comforted in the name of Jesus. We are praying for you that you remain strong and be encouraged in the Lord. I regret that the girls and I will not be able to be by your side in your time of bereavement but my sons will be there. Be blessed. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to...