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1948
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2024
Robert Gilliam Obituary
August 24, 1948 - August 21, 2024
Robert W. Gilliam III, 75, of Chesterfield passed away Wednesday, August 21st. He is preceded by his parents, Evelyn (Hanks) and Robert W. Gilliam Jr; daughter, Dana. He is survived by his wife, Mary; four additional children, Dennis, Suzanne, Laurie, and Adam; five grandchildren, Sean, Ryan, Eli, Lewis and Mayara; One brother, David Gilliam (Roslyn). He served in the US Army in Vietnam and was retired from Virginia Retirement Systems.
No service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Home, five18.org.
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Ginger Corbin
August 28, 2024
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I worked with Robbie via Securian Financial.
Linda Bishop
August 27, 2024
To the Gilliam Family,
We send our sincere sympathy to you.
Mr. Gilliam was a joy to our Ginter Hall South Family. Thank you for sharing him with us. May God surround you all with peace, comfort, and strength for each day. Linda Bishop and staff.
Sheila C Price
August 25, 2024
God bless the Gilliam family. Robbie was a nice addition to the VRS staff. I am very sorry to learn of his death. Peace and Comfort to loved ones. Best, Sheila C Price
Jayne Voelker
August 24, 2024
I´m so sorry Mary to hear of Robbie´s passing. I remember going to his house when we were little and the hallway was so long, we could bowl on it! Robbie was so proud of his career and he had an infectious laugh, I will remember that always! You both were meant for each other and always keep memories of Robbie close. Love always, Jayne
Janice Simmons
August 24, 2024
Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about Robbie. I don't know if Robbie ever talked to you about being at my house from time to time when he was growing up, but I have many memories of him and David coming to stay with us. He was one of the most loyal family members I know of and I have thought of him often since knowing of his illness. I have missed seeing you both and wish you all the best!
Love, Janice
Anil Purmasir
August 24, 2024
So many good memories with Robbie! Kind and gentle soul, but also quick witted and always ready with a story to tell.
Salt of the earth.
RIP my friend
Salman Siddiqi
August 24, 2024
Robbie was a friend and my coworker for over 30 years. His stories and his laughter will be with me forever.
Robbie loved his family and was always loyal to his friends, a gem of a man.
May he rest in peace.
Theresa Lloyd
August 24, 2024
Praying for Robbie´s family. I worked with Robbie at Central Fidelity until we were displaced via a bank merger. I would see him and Mary from time to time and it was always great catching up with him. It was an honor calling him a friend.
Serell Roberson
August 24, 2024
My condolences to the family.
Deborah Loving
August 24, 2024
Mary I am so Sorry to hear this.
Prayers for you and the Family
Deborah Loving
Don Gowen
August 24, 2024
Sorry to hear
I worked with Robbie at VRS for many years
Prayers to the family
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