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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Gilliam
Ricky Hall
February 6, 2018
I miss you grandpa.
Richard Gilliam
May 11, 2016
Rest in peace grandpa. May your legacy live on!
Clarence Bowens
March 7, 2016
To Laura and the Gilliam Family,
I have known Rich since our days at the Velt! We have fought fires shoulder to shoulder at numerous fire and rescue scenes. Rich set the bar in firefighting, he was on of Gary's finest! However, more importantly Rich was a man of God; full of integrity and was admired by many. And furthermore, he was my friend! Rest in peace my brother, your work here is done.
Laura, may the Lord bless you and your family, and keep you in his bosom forevermore, Amen.
Clarence "Bo" Bowens, Former President
Gary Firefighters Union #359
Sharon D. Jamison
March 6, 2016
Laura & entire Family, please know that my prayers for GOD's strength in holding you up is being said daily
Much Love sent your way
Delores Smith
March 5, 2016
Laura and family,
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. I have known Richard since grade school and he was one of the nicest person I knew. May all your memories help to ease your loss and may God bless you and your family.
Delores Moxley Smith
March 4, 2016
We were in the band, worked on the basketball team together. You played in our yard. Laura bless you and the family. Love Richard Johnson.
March 4, 2016
To Laura and family
You have our deepest sympathy Richard and I have known each other since kindergarten at the Roosevelt hut. We had an unconditional friendship I considered
Richard as my brother. I was proud of his accomplishments in life. He was the kind of person that we can all look up too.
SEMPER FI My Brother.
Nate & Jackie Cain
Patricia Pope-Jordan
March 4, 2016
May God bless this family that I have know for so many years. I pray for your strength, comfort and good memories.
Charlynn Marisett
March 4, 2016
Dear Laura, children and the entire Gilliam family
Our families Marisett/Tarver send you our love. We go way back and even now remain united in the love of Jesus. For this reason we know you are comforted in the name of Jesus. We are praying for you that you remain strong and be encouraged in the Lord. I regret that the girls and I will not be able to be by your side in your time of bereavement but my sons will be there. Be blessed. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to express my sincerity
Charlynn Marisett
Carole Mason Harmon
March 3, 2016
Rest in Heaven cuz. U will truly be missed.
Nicole McIntosh
March 3, 2016
Wonderful man of God...Be blessed family.
Marianne Pivovarnik
March 3, 2016
Reggie and the Gilliam Family,
I want to offer my deepest heartfelt condolences to your entire family and your mom, on the passing of your beloved father.
It was always a pleasure, seeing and speaking with him when he came in to Ajax to make purchases for his church.
I will always remember his wonderful smile, and his friendly and calm demeanor.
Respectfully,
Marianne Pivovarnik
[email protected]
Charles Barnes
March 3, 2016
From our beginnings I the first grade at Douglas to graduation at Roosevelt HS we were instant friends and brothers in Christ in our adult years. I will miss his smile and humble personality. Rest in Peace Richard.
Your Friend
Charles E Barnes
Billie Corbitt Fisher
March 3, 2016
To Laura and Family
We, in life have crossed many mountains
and faced stormy seas, but we are never alone or helpless. This is the time God says "Lean on Me"
Sorry for your loss!
Billie Corbitt Fisher
Marquita Henderson Gilmer
March 3, 2016
Laura and family
My deepest condolences to you. May the memories that you have keep you comforted.
Marquita Henderson Gilmer RHS '64
Ken Cross
March 3, 2016
To the family of Richard, I have fond memories of having known such a genuine good person. The fun days of playing on his b.ball rim in the alley when we were kids.He will be missed.
March 2, 2016
Rest In Peace Rich- Charles Murray
Dino Travlino GFD Retired
March 2, 2016
May God Bless the Family of Chief Gilliam, He was a true Man of God, He was a Mans Man & a Firefighters Firefighter. He was my training officer when I hired on and then he was, in my opinion The Best Fire Chief the City of Gary has ever or will ever have. He was honest, fair and his integrity was beyond reproach. I will carry his memory with me for the rest of my life. God Bless you Chief.
PHILLIP JOHNSON & FAMILY
March 2, 2016
GOD BLESS THE RICHARD GILIAM FAMILY ,IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF
PHILLIP JOHNSON & FAMILY
March 2, 2016
MAY GOD BLESS THE RICHARD GILLIAM FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF GRIEF.
Barbara Gayle Stroder
March 2, 2016
I will remember Richard for his amicable and humorous personality. I am also proud of his numerous life accomplishments such as a marine in the Vietnam War and Gary Fire Chief. I loved his Bass voice. I can remember us racing each other to be the first to finish reading the Bible through in 2015.
I know God will provide timely comfort to Laura and family. MISS YOU RICHARD.
Barbara Gayle Stroder
March 2, 2016
The Mizpah 7th-Day Adventist church will long remember Richard for the following:
~the great battle he fought against cancer,
~the great husband and father he was,
~the great team player in most church activities,
~the superb church Deacon,
~for sharing his melodious bass voice with the Chancel Choir,
~for his major contributions to the Better Living Program (food & clothing to the poor),
~and the list goes on. WE LOVE YOU!!!
Lorraine Malone
March 2, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Junita Caldwell
March 2, 2016
God Bless your family and may he keep you strong in your time of need.
The Witcher Family
March 2, 2016
Praying for the family
Natalie Stewart
March 2, 2016
To the family of Laura Gilliam... I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I worked with you, Laura, at Spaulding School and you were our school nurse. You were such a wonderful person to work with. You have my sincerest and deepest sympathy.
LINDA HOWENSTEIN
March 2, 2016
I will always and forever remember you Richard and Laura for who are . two cherished people God sent my way. I wish I knew you when I was young. I would have very close to you as your older sister. Linda Howenstein LOVE YOU ALWAYS LINDA IN CHRIST
HE CARETH FOR YOU AND HE CARES FOR ME. PRAY FOR ME AND WATCH OVER ME. LOVE YOU BOTH.
Linda Howenstein
March 2, 2016
Richard was like my brother, in the Lord. He was special as well as his wife Laura. when we moved here 16 years ago across the street. he came over and put my air conditioner in and put my drapes up. the wood is still there. he has helped me in so many various ways. He has helped me in various ways, even from his own resources. he gave to keep our family warm in the winter. and helped with our water at one time. gave vegetables out at the little market building on Broadway street. Always made sure and welcomed me at church and at different events. little dinners. Checked on me one in a while since I was older than he. walked across the street to make sure I did not fall from church. He was just sooooo special and will always hold a place in my heart, as well as Laura. I am just glad that I never refused a Godly hug from a hug from a True and honest man with high integrity for God. who he loved very much. Love you Richard and Laura. you are special in my hears. MY tears will not stop much. who sill take his place? No one can. He is one of a kind.
Myrtle Mateen
March 2, 2016
Praying for your wife and family. Thanks for your service to our city.
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