Thomas Gilliam
February 15, 2012
Thomas Gilliam, Jr., 67, passed away February 15, 2012 at his home.
Thomas was born May 26, 1944, in Des Moines to Thomas and Naomi Gilliam. He was a retired Master Sergeant for the U.S. Army. Thomas was a loving father and good friend to many.
Thomas is survived by his sons, Jason Gilliam and Ted Gilliam; brother, Jack; sisters, Phyllis, Nancy, Linda, Wanda, Wilda, and Patty; and his grandchildren, Jenna, Colton, Megan, Emma, Caitlin, Aidan, Chelsey, Dustin, and Josh. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tommie Dean; and sister, Joyce.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2012, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed:
at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Linda Gilliam
03/09/2012
I will miss you dear sweet brother until we see you again love you
Wanda Gilliam -Hollingsworth
03/09/2012
My heart is so sadden I will miss him so much especially that beautiful smile, But this is not the end I will see him again when I get to heaven.Thanks be to God.
Thank you all for caring words.
Phyllis Gilliam Witt
02/22/2012
I will miss you forever!!!!
Linda MITCHELL
02/17/2012
I am so sorry for your loss... Tom was a great guy.
Roger Sandler
02/17/2012
I am deeply saddened to learn about Tom's passing. May God be with him in his new life and look after his earthly family.
RW Sandler
MG,AUS (Ret)
linda& bill williams
02/16/2012
we will miss Tom dearly, he was a good friend to us! We had so many good times together, HEY TOM THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! LOVE YA BUDDY! TO THE GILLIAM FAMILY OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL!
SGM Tracy Johnston
02/16/2012
Please accept my condolences's. I joined the Army Reserve in 1984 in Des Moines Iowa and Tom was there to show me the ropes. I am currently on military duty and out of state so I can not attend the funeral. Tome was a great Man and Soldier. You can be proud of him and I am proud to have known him.
Mary Avants
02/16/2012
Tom was a good friend to me all the years that we worked at Fort Des Moines together. He was a great guy and he will be missed. Best wishes to the family.