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1951
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2020
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Jerry Gilliam Obituary
Jerry Leon Gilliam of Howe, Oklahoma was born February 8, 1937 in Shady Point, Oklahoma to Guy Ross and Delphia (Breeding) Gilliam and passed away April 11, 2020 in Howe, Oklahoma at the age of 83.
He is survived by:
One daughter:
Kimberly Gilliam-Eaton and husband Danny of Howe, Oklahoma
Two sons:
James Gilliam and wife Tracey of Howe, Oklahoma
Kevin Gilliam and wife Donna of Washburn, Arkansas
One brother:
Gerald Gilliam and wife Carla
One sister:
Janice Gilliam-England
12 grandchildren
17 great-grandchildren
Four nieces
Numerous other loved ones and host of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Ross and Delphia Breeding-Gilliam; his step-mother, Lovia Woods-Gilliam; and a sister, Betty Hemby.
Jerry was a long-time resident of the area, an Equipment Operator for the Leflore County Solid Waste in Heavener, and a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Howe, Oklahoma. Jerry loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Jerry will be deeply missed by all whom knew and loved him.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Morris/Folsom/Gilliam Family Cemetery on Jamie Gilliam’s Farm address 39367 Homer Ary Road in Howe, Oklahoma with Brother Larry Stacy officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma. The family would like to welcome anyone who would like to attend Jerry’s service. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we request that you remain in your vehicles.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to First Missionary Baptist Church in Howe, Oklahoma or Freeman Community Center of Howe, Oklahoma in honor of Jerry Gilliam.
Pallbearers will be: Jamie Gilliam, Kevin Gilliam, Adam Hackman, Bryan Gilliam, Jeremiah Eaton, and Danny Eaton.
Viewing will be from Noon until 6:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Gilliam
Brenda Turner
April 14, 2020
Jerry Gilliam was a good and kindhearted man. A Godly man and a good friend! I was so happy to hear that he was being laid to rest on the farm he loved so much and surrounded by the animals he loved. Jerry talked often about how proud he was of his family and how much he loved you all. May God grant you peace through the coming days.
Michael Bellgard
April 14, 2020
Rest in Peace my friend, I will miss you. I have enjoyed knowing and talking you over the years. Now go rest.
April 14, 2020
Praying for the family... Marshall & Tonja Faulkenberry
Rick West
April 14, 2020
Great guy! He will be missed.....
Sharon Burge
April 13, 2020
Love to Jerry's family in this time of loss
M Z
April 13, 2020
Was my pleasure to had known Jerry, he was a good Man, will always be thankful for his treating my family as his own, Go rest high on that moutain Sir, your work is done here, Heaven awaits you....
Sonya Chronister
April 13, 2020
Prayers to the family he was really liked by my family. The Chronister family.
VERONICA DODD
April 13, 2020
so sorry to hear he will be missed.
Nancy Faulkenberry Whitehead
April 13, 2020
My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of loss. I pray that the memories and the knowledge that he is in heaven will ease your mind and give you some peace.
Charles (Doc) Woods
April 13, 2020
We had lots of good times. Will miss you , til we meet again.
Anna Jean (Brown) Seamans
April 13, 2020
Jerry was a great cousin. Happy to know that we will meet again in Heaven.
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Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home - Heavener710 US Hwy 270 PO Box 295, Heavener, OK 74937