Roy Gene Gilliam, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Born in Graham NC on June 5, 1930, he was the son of the late Edwin and Olivia Gilliam.
Roy served his country in the United States Navy and was a graduate of Elon College. He was retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation and was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Rocky Mount and a Mason. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife Pattie Pittman Gilliam; daughter, Kim Gilliam; and brothers, Ivey Gilliam of Chester VA and Ed Gilliam of Charlotte NC.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Pineview Cemetery, Section 59 with Rev. Thomas Greene officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9:30am to 10:30am Saturday morning prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 9/29, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Service
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Saturday 9/29, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.