John Bryant Gilliam, age 77, of Milburn, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his residence.
John was born in Mayfield on January 1, 1943 to the late Bryant E. Gilliam and Dorothy Mae Webb Lewis. He was of the Baptist faith. John served honorably in the United States Army and completed two tours of duty during the Vietnam conflict. He later went on to work and retire as a Floor Foreman for General Tire and Rubber Company. John was a hard worker, but was family centered and always made sure his family was his focus when at home. He provided for his family and made sure they never went without. He was an active man who was always on the go. John loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing and was a talent wood worker.
John is survived by one daughter, Marcella M. Cornett and husband, Rick of Milburn; two sons, Tollie B. Gilliam and wife, Terri of Gates, North Carolina and Richard Lagh of Milburn; three grandchildren, Hans M. Chaney and wife, Mandi of Dawson Springs, Kathryn E. Webb of Graves County and Jonathan C. Cornett of Milburn; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Karin M. Gilliam; one brother, Homer A. Gilliam; and his parents.
Graveside memorial services for John will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Milburn Cemetery with Rev. Glenn Stewart officiating. Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Bardwell is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell.
Expressions of sympathy made be made in memory of John B. Gilliam to Mercy Hospice Foundation: PO Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002.
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