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JAMES PRESTON GILLIAM, SR. Aug. 12, 1915-Mar. 11, 2006 James Preston Gilliam, Sr., age 90, formerly of Parker City, Ind. passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006 at his sons home in Monticello, Ky. He was born August 12, 1915, the son of Sam and Anna Gilliam, who preceded him in death. He married Hazel Gilliam, who preceded him in death. He is survived by five children-Carol Saunders of Selma, Ind., Billie Messersmith of Winchester, Ind., Frank Gilliam of Monticello, Ky., Jim P. Gilliam, Jr. of Bronston, Ky., and David Gilliam of Muncie, Ind.; one sister-Lois Sherrill of Alabama; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, five sisters, and three grandchildren. He retired from Chevrolet in 1978 after 25 years. He played minor league baseball in the Southern League and was a ship welder during WWII. Funeral services were held Friday, March 17, 2006 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dennis Rush officiating. Burial was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to The Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com. Meeks Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Obituary courtesy of Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home. Add a comment |
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