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Jerry Gilliam Obituary
Funeral services for Mr. Gilliam will be 10 a.m. this morning in Clearman Chapel with Dr. Joseph Johnson officiating. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Cumberland Furnace Cemetery in Cumberland Furnace, Tenn., with Taylor Funeral Home directing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evergreen Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1103 N. Pontiac Ave., Dothan, AL 36303, or to one,s favorite charity.
Mr. Gilliam was born April 12, 1936, in Dickson, Tenn., to Pitts Elbert and Dora Mathis Gilliam. He retired from Colonial Baking Company after 39 years of service. Mr. Gilliam was a member of the Dothan Rotary Club, Dothan Elks Club and the Madison, Tenn., Masonic Lodge. Mr. Gilliam was also on the Board of Directors for the National Peanut Festival for many years. He was a member of Evergreen Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Story Gilliam; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Ben Leverette; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mat Gilliam, Steve and Ashley Gilliam; seven grandchildren, Ashley Leverette, Jessica Leverette, Jud Leverette, Tra and Shanda Gilliam, Colt Gilliam, Mary Beth Lyndall, Sarah Kate Lyndall; three great-grandchildren, Bradley Clements, Trenton Gilliam, Banks Leverette; sister, Jean Kephart.
Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, (334) 702-1712, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.southernheritagefh.com. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Gilliam
sonja Tice
November 16, 2006
Mrs Gilliam, i am so sorry to hear about Mr. Jerry.We will all miss his smiling face esp. when i would pull out of my drive early mornings.Thinking of you-Sonja Tice
Faye (Flowers) Phillips
October 23, 2006
Mrs. Gilliam & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though I have not seen ya'll in years, ya'll have always been very special people to me. I have alot of great memories of living next door to ya'll in Dothan in the 70's. Our families had alot of fun times together and I always missed ya'll when you moved to Avon. Mr. Gilliam had a great personality, he always made me laugh and smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Love,
Faye
BOBBY & PATRICIA GRANGER
October 20, 2006
MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU. MAY YOU FEEL GOD'S LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU COMFORT AND PEACE. GOD BE WITH YOU.
Sandra Efurd Vickers
October 19, 2006
Dear Mrs. Jean, Pam, Matt, and Steve;
What fond memories I have of growing up with friends like you! Mr. Jerry was very special to me and my entire family, as you all still are. I so enjoyed riding by your house in the mornings, only to meet Mr. Jerry walking along the roadside these last few years. Please know that we are all here when you need us and you are in our thoughts and prayers daily.
I love you all! Sandra
Tinny (Grisham) Scott
October 19, 2006
Jean,
My family and I were so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We have fond memories of your family when our mother baby sat with Pam and Matt. Mother (Lucille Grisham)always spoke with love for your family. Our prayers are with you and yours during this sad time. I know that God can comfort you at this time. He truly will give you the strength that you need.
Tinny, Bonnie, and Florence
ROSE SHELLEY
October 18, 2006
JEAN, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT
JERRY, WE WILL MISS HIM AND CHARLES
WATKINS A LOT; MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU
Jim & Carolyn Wright
October 18, 2006
Jean
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As Jerry would tell me, the best neighbor was one you never saw until you were needed. Call us if you need any thing.
Jim & Carolyn
Allen Branch
October 17, 2006
So sorry to hear about Jerry.
God bless you and your family.
I worked with Jerry in the late 60's.
Kelli Burton and Chase Gilliam
October 17, 2006
Jean,
So sorry to hear of Mr. Gilliam's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
James & Dorothy Coe
October 17, 2006
Our Thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jerry Mathis Gilliam. God bless and comfort you at this time grief.
Nicole and Jason
October 17, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike Richey
October 17, 2006
Jean and family,
I was very sad to get the e-mail from mom and dad about Jerry. my heart and prayers go out to your family. Please remember, Gods plan is far greater than our imagination can see.
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