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for Joe GILLIAM
Kimberly Grant
November 11, 2025
Daddy, I miss you everyday. But my memories are rarely sad. They're of you and momma laughing or you and Chris and how you adored the time spent with one another. I remember those times when you were proud of me and said so.... I miss you but what you left behind continues to sustain me. Love always and ever, Kim
Gregory Johnson
November 11, 2023
Thanks Coach for your instructions on the field and on the classroom!
We miss you and love you!
Gregory Johnson
November 11, 2020
Thanks Coach for teaching life lessons!
Peace Gregory Johnson (72)
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Deneice Hardison
November 25, 2012
may God bless the family of coach Gilliam. Coach rest in peace with your son the great quarter back Joe Jr.
Mary Sue Barnes Gooding
November 24, 2012
Our prayers are with the entire Gilliam Family at this time. Coach was a great man, educator, and friend. He will remain in our hearts forever.
The Gooding and Barnes Families
November 24, 2012
Thank you for all the lessons of life. You found your calling and perfected it. David Neely Class of sixty five
Odell Swift
November 24, 2012
Thanks for helping shape my life in such a positive way.I will always be thankful for your discipline that was given with love and understanding. Heaven is waiting, Coach.
Coach,Your love and work ethic will live on. God bless you and the family.
November 23, 2012
Valencia Shelton-Durham
Jewell Rollen
November 23, 2012
Words cannot describe the great impact that you had on my life and the lives of so many other young men & women Coach! God Bless Ya' and know that I will Always miss you! God, Please Bless Kim and Craig and the entire Gilliam Family duing this time of loss!
Fannie Bean
November 20, 2012
May God Bless The Family and
children of this Great Man!And
everyone who`s lives he touched ,Amen in the name of Jesus!
Debbie King Barnes
November 20, 2012
A legacy indeed! May the joy of the Lord give the Gilliam family strength.
Marie& Johnny, Cedric Nelson
November 19, 2012
He was great man and love by everyone that he came in contact with. But God love him the best. So now,he is resting in God loving arm. Keeping your familyin my prayers, always.
November 19, 2012
You were the impeller of greatness. You will be missed.
Ann Lewis
Joshua Wiley
November 19, 2012
my God bless this family.
K. H. Womack
November 19, 2012
We will miss you, but we know that you will always be there watching over your family and your Big Blue family as well. Rest in peace Sir.
Samuel Jackson
November 19, 2012
A wonderful Man/coach. Yes, this world is a better place. My prayers are with the family.
PASTOR L. ROYAL BYARS
November 18, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
T Allen
November 18, 2012
Coach you will forever be in my thoughts, such a wonderful teacher and coach. To the Gilliam Family, you will be in my prayers. Coach may be gone, but never forgotten.
November 18, 2012
Meshelda Thompson, I keep you in my prayers always. Now I keep you and your family on my mind in and in my heaert. Lov ya Sista.
Mary (LIZ) Quarles
November 18, 2012
May the Grace of our Heavely Father be with and your family in this time of sorry. I will continue to keep you all in prayer.
Carolyn Lavender
November 17, 2012
To the Gilliam Family May God Bless each and everyone of you. I enjoyed the time I had with him. Love Carolyn
Carolyn Lavender
November 17, 2012
Coach we loved you and your family. Craig, Kim and Chris stay strong we know you will miss him and we will also. May God Bless You and the Rest of the Family. Love The Lavender Family
Fredia Lusk
November 17, 2012
He was an excellent educator and coach. We will miss him
TRACIE and CARLYLE ROBINSON & FAMILY
November 17, 2012
An AMAZING spirit. Your family is covered by God's everlasting grace. We are praying for you all.
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