William George Gillam Obituary
The passing of William George Gillam of Columbia, South Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 12, 2025 at the age of 75. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William George Gillam to show support.
Though William has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Arthur Gillam and Mildred Ethel Kennemore Gillam; and his brothers, John A. Gillam, Jr. and David T. Gillam. He is survived by: his wife Patricia O. Gillam; his daughter Kimberly A. Carpenter; and his granddaughter Skylar LeAnne Carpenter.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Simon & St. Jude Episcopal Church (1110 Kinley Rd, Irmo, SC 29063). A burial will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Episcopal Church of St. Simon (1110 Kinley Rd, Irmo, SC 29063).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to DAV - The Disabled American Veterans. To send contributions to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), mail checks to their National Headquarters at 860 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018, attention Remittance Processing, and include details like the fundraiser name in the memo; for specific funds or in memoriam gifts, add the appropriate "ATTN: " line to the address.
