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Hugh Allen Gillam Obituary

The passing of Hugh Allen Gillam of Orangeburg, South Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 23, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Hugh Allen's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Fitzhugh Lee and Mary Smith Gillam of Orangeburg; his wife Sarah Lenoir Ballard (Sally) of Orangeburg; his children, Lenoir Gillam of Athens, Georgia and Allen Gillam of Orlando, Florida; his siblings-in-law, Larry and Bruton Watt of Denmark; and his friend Lurline Higgett. He was also cherished by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Church of the Redeemer (1606 Russell St, Orangeburg, SC 29115).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Church of the Redeemer, P.O. Drawer 9, Orangeburg, SC 29116 or to a charity of one's choice in honor of the humble and remarkable life that Hugh lived.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dukes Harley Funeral Home & Crematory



Sat

July 12

Memorial service

12:00 PM

Church of the Redeemer
1606 Russell St, Orangeburg, SC 29115

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