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James Gilliams Obituary

James Homer Gilliams Greenwood, SC: Mr. James Homer Gilliams, 91, of 310 Ellenburg Avenue, the widower of Alice Watson Gilliams passed away on Sunday, 4/5/2020 at his home.

Born in Edgefield County, SC, son of the late Hurley Gilliam Phillips and the late Joe Glover. He was a member of Willow Spring Baptist Church and a retired Textile Worker.

He is survived by, son, Jerome (Tonya) Jones, Maryland; 2 brothers, George (Pamela) Phillips, Washington, DC and O W Phillips, Ward, SC; 3 sisters, Dorothy Phillips, Washington, DC, Maggie Phillips, Greenwood, SC and Margaret Phillips, Edgefield, SC; 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and one great-great grand; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A Graveside Service will be 12 Noon Friday, 4/10/2020 at Oakbrook Memorial Park, Greenwood, SC conducted by Elder Hodges Bush.

A viewing will be held 3-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family is a the home.

Condolence maybe sent to the family @ www.butlerandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Butler and Sons Funeral Home, Saluda, SC is serving the Gilliams Family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Index-Journal from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2020.

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