James Russell Gilliam Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Russell Gilliam Sr. formerly of Woodruff, South Carolina, who passed away on January 2, 2022, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Russell Gilliam Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lillian Gilliam Stevenson and John W. Fant; his son John William Gilliam; and his former wife Gennie Belle D. Gilliam. He is survived by: his sons, James R. Gilliam, Jr. (Yvonne) of Spartanburg, Ricky Gilliam (Bridget) of Duncan, Anthony Q. Gilliam (Teresa) of Spartanburg and Reginald Travis Gilliam (Nesa) of Durham, NC.; his grandchildren, Dantavious Greene, Jessica Gilliam, Alexis Coe (Brenton), Leha Gilliam, Jonnequa Gilliam, Destini Gilliam, Jonbonet Gilliam, Anthony Q. Gilliam, Jr. and Chase Avery Gilliam; his wife Iola M. Gilliam; his siblings, Rosa Stevenson of Laurens, SC, DeGrant Stevenson (Rosa Mae) of Woodruff, John Rice (Matilda) of Clinton, SC and Russell Stevenson of Enoree, SC; his siblings-in-law, Doris Williams of Gastonia, NC, Brenda McGill of Virginia Beach, VA, Frank McClure of Gastonia, NC, Richard McClure (Susie) of Kings Mountian, NC and Sam McClure (Shirley) of Columbia, SC.; and his cousins, Geraldine Cook and Henrietta Browning. He is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
