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Burl Gilliam Obituary
August 16, 1938 - May 12, 2024
Grapevine, Texas - Burl Darwin Gilliam (85) entered into eternal rest surrounded by loved ones on May 12, 2024.
Burl was born on August 16, 1938 to Harrison and Pauline Gilliam in Godley, Texas. He was a University of Texas at Austin graduate and had a long pharmacy career in Grapevine, Texas. He was passionate about restoring Main Street in Grapevine and was President of the Historical Preservation Committee for many years.
Survived by his daughter, Laura Self. His granddaughter, Sierra Gronwaldt (Kevin). Brother, Winston Gilliam. Brother-in-law, Terry LaCrosse (Diana). Nieces, Amy Ferguson and Lola LaCrosse. Nephews, Gary Gilliam, Rusty Gilliam, Ford LaCrosse and Joel Gilliam.
Preceded in death by his wife, Kay Gilliam. Son, Lance Gilliam. Mother and father, Harrison and Pauline Gilliam. Brother, Horace Gilliam.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 25th at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville, TX at 10:30am. Friends are invited to join the family for visitation from 9:30am until the service begins.
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Joyce Gilliam Ganong
May 30, 2024
I loved my cousin very much. He seemed like a brother. We spent 12 years in school together.Please send me the address for the foundation he started so l can send them a donation. Praying for you girls.
Melanie Tanner
May 19, 2024
Sending his daughter Laura and granddaughter Sierra much peace and comfort.
Mark nutt
May 15, 2024
A man of high character. Very humble. He will be missed.
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