Born Oct. 15, 1944, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Thornhill Gilliam and Frances McDaniel Wallace.

He was also preceded in death by his son, James Gilliam.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Clark Gilliam; sons, Shane Gilliam, Frank Gilliam and Christopher Gilliam; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Katherine Sindelar, Debbie Wallace and Donna Phillips; brothers, Gary Wallace and Bobby Wallace; and numerous nieces and nephews; There will be no service at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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