Thomas “Sonny” Gilliam, 76, of Anderson, SC passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016.
Born on June 29, 1940, he was the son to the late Jimmy George and Angie Gilliam, and the husband to Annie Ruth Gilliam. Thomas served as a missionary for over 30 years and was a member of the Burdine Road Church of God.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters: Tracie Bannister, Tonia Gilliam, and Kim Smith; brother: Ray Gilliam; sisters: Hazel Burdette, Glenda Freeman, Sue Gilliam, and Sheryl Poole; grandchildren: Joshua Hamby, Heather Royster, Tara Bannister, Katie Haygood, Cameron Smith, Daniel Bannister, Derek Bannister, and Shannon Smith; and great-grandchildren: Alania Bannister, Rhiley Bannister, Sadie Kate Bannister, Alyssa Royster, Ayden Royster, Josiah Royster, Jocelyn Hamby, and Landen Capps.
Funeral services will take place on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 3pm at the Burdine Road Church of God and will be officiated by Brother Horace Lanier. Burial will follow the service at South Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 7pm – 9pm at Sosebee Mortuary, South Chapel.
The family will be at the home.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.sosebeemortuary.com.
Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory, South Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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