John attended Berachah Church. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Catherine Gilliam and a brother, Winsted Gilliam. He is survived by his children, John Malcolm Gilliam, Gene Gilliam, Cathy Jones and her husband David; daughters-in-law, Linda and Norma Gilliam; grandchildren, John Marcus Gilliam and his wife Sara, Lindsay, Stephanie and Natalie Gilliam; great-grandchildren, Jace and Lilly Gilliam; devoted niece, Donna Malcolm and a brother, Jack Glen Gilliam.
Visitation with the family was held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2014 at Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Road in Houston, where funeral services began at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, in the funeral home chapel. Graveside services and interment followed at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 13800 Westheimer.
For those desiring, memorial contributions in John's memory, were directed to Berachah Church, 2815 Sage Rd., Houston, Texas 77056.
