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Preston Gilliam Obituary
He is survived by two sons, Glenn Gilliam and his wife Glenda of Flat Rock and Steve Gilliam of Rutherfordton, NC; a daughter, Wanda Moffitt and her husband Bobby of Flat Rock; six grandchildren, Terry, Jamie, Jennifer, Jason, Christy and Christopher; eight great grandchildren; a sister, Bertha Mae Mottl of Flat Rock and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Maranatha Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Gibbs and Rev. Lewis Staton officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church and at other times will be at the home of Wanda and Bobby Moffitt.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maranatha Baptist Church, 2511 Old Spartanburg Rd, East Flat Rock, NC 28726. Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.
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for Preston Gilliam
Chester Jackson
October 4, 2024
I met his sweet daughter Ms Wanda at funeral for our sweet and oldest cousin Ms Ivory Gilliam sister-in-law of Preston. Wanda was always special to me as was her dad. My dad and his nephews were about the same age and they ran around together getting in trouble or trying to stay out of trouble. I loved everyone in the Gilliam family they were a great family. We´ll knock a tater in the head for you Preston. Love and miss you
Debbie Walker
October 12, 2015
Glenn an family, John & I are sorry of your loss. May you have peace in knowing he's gone home to a better place. May God hold each one of you in his arms. Letting you know his love an comfort is with you. God bless. John & Debbie
Barbara Suttle
October 11, 2015
My condolences go out to each of you Preston was a good man and will be greatly missed. Strange I was thinking about him recently. He's home now. Hope we can keep in touch.
Chester Jackson
October 11, 2015
I remember my dad Richard Jackson telling the story when Preston was a little kid leaving the dinner table and stuffing Bologna in his pockets for later. I will miss him saying come for dinner and we will knock a Tater in the head. Our condolences go out to the family and especially my little sweetheart Wanda and her smile, who took a shine to me. Love ya'll
Gladys (Pace) Smith
October 11, 2015
Preston was my first cousin, (my Mother's sister Aunt Nellie's son.) He was always smiling and friendly, and of the best spirit and attitude of anyone I know. We will miss him. We were a close family and our cousins were as close to us as our own siblings. We will be together again one day as Family in Heaven with our Lord. Our hearts go out to his children and their spouses and grandchildren and to his sister, Bertha Mae and to the rest of the family.
Beverly Hill-Burdick
October 10, 2015
Wanda and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Preston.
We loved him and your family so much.
We are still hurting from Essie. If
you ever need us just let us know, 697-9018. May the Lord we with all of you at this time. What a Great Loss!!!!
Love,
Beverly Hill-Burdick Don Burdick, and Robert.
Joann, Wayne Pace
October 10, 2015
Preston was a regular at honeybaked ham co for lunch for many yrs.He also used to come in for lunch with his wife.We will miss his smiles and great personality your family is in our prayers The pace family and employees at HbH
October 10, 2015
Glen and Family, we send you prayers of peace and comfort and extend our sympathy. Donald and Dallie Cox
October 9, 2015
Please accept my condolences, may the family find comfort @ Issiah 25:8 Aj
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