Photo courtesy of Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home - McKenney
McKenney, Virginia
Oct 31, 1960 – Mar 10, 2020 (Age 59)
Kenneth Lee Gilliam entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Chippenham Medical Center.
He was a giving dad, devoted son, loving brother, kind and sincere uncle, helpful nephew and friend. Kenneth was born on October 31, 1960, to the late Montel Gilliam Rhodes and the late Lawrence Gilliam (Chippie). He attended and graduated from Dinwiddie High school. He worked at Southside Virginia Training Center, Southside Regional Hospital, and Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by his brother Alphonso Gilliam, his sister Tammy Gilliam, uncles Floyd (Maybelle) and Recador Wallace. Kenneth leaves to cherish his memories of his son Kenneth Lee Jr of Richmond. His brothers, Toney Gilliam (Diane) of Dewitt, VA, Rickey Gilliam (Deloris) of Rawlings, VA, and Rodney Gilliam (Glenda) of Rawlings, VA
He leaves behind 10 nieces and nephews: Francois, Toney, Tinisha, Rikisha, Alexandria, Chance, Rickey Jr., and Yeshua Gilliam, Tomeka Smith and Marcus Robb. Eleven great-nieces and nephews: Kamonte, T’ Asia, Payton, Karduis and Ja’Corion Gilliam, Tyheem Drumgoole, Zell Robinson, Terelle Smith and Riyen, Royal and Halo Robb; three aunts: Gertude Winfield and Naomi Coleman (James), Rev. Wanda W. Tucker (Charles) and one uncle, Paul Wallace. He also leaves behind many cousins and devoted friends: Garrick Wallace, Jeffrey and Jerry Crittendon, Donnie Jones Sr, Donnie Jones Jr, Sadie Gholson, Deborah Dickinson (Carl), Edward Batts, Nook (Ernestine), and Noonie.
His homegoing service will be held on Saturday, March 14th at 3:00 PM at Big Bethel Baptist Church, 11010 MD Ragsdale St., McKenney, VA with Apostle Sean Miles, eulogizing. Burial will follow at Eleven Oaks Baptist Church, Dewitt, VA. Public viewing will be from 12-8 pm, Friday, March 13, 2020, at the McKenney Chapel.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the professional staff- McKenney Chapel- Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, VA 23872. (804) 478-4411.
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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bernice Tucker
March 13, 2020 | Mckenney, VA
Toney, Diane & Gilliam Family
My sincere condolences to you all in the passing of your loved one. Praying God grant you some measure of peace & comfort @ this difficult time. Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers always.
Delores J Bland
March 13, 2020 | Petersburg, VA
My Condolences to the Gilliam family May God Bless continue to Bless you.
Edna Burrow
March 13, 2020 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
May God be with each of you at this time of sorry
Darlene Thompson
March 13, 2020 | Petersburg, VA | Family
Toney, you and your family are in my thoughts.
Thelma(Nesie) Peace(Moore)
March 13, 2020 | VA
My deepest condolences To the Gilliam And Wallace Family. To My Dear Friend & First Love. REST IN PEACE ❤
Gwen Greene Ellis
March 12, 2020 | Chester, VA | Friend
Toney, In this difficult time, may God hold you close to His heart, where He can feel your deepest loss, and fill you with His deepest love. May your memories bring you comfort.
Hattie Bonner
March 12, 2020 | Stony Creek, VA | Classmate
RIP Cousin Kenny, God knows what is best for all of us. Love and prayers to you family.
M. J. Vaughan
March 11, 2020 | Ford, VA | Family
RIP dear Kenny. To Toney and family, my deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow for your loss. I knew Kenny from school as well as worked with him at Southside Va Training Center in Food Service. I always remembered his birthday being Halloween, same as our classmate, Joni Williams. Never will be forgotten, Kenny. God bless your family and God speed in healing their broken hearts and relieving their grief. Time will heal and tears today will gradually become smiles of the many years of...
Kathy Christian
March 11, 2020 | Dinwiddie, VA | Coworker