John Gilliam Obituary
In loving memory of John Gilliam of Sneedville, Tennessee, born in Blackwater, Virginia, who departed this world on January 8, 2026 at the age of 66. John leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Betty Wade and John M. Gilliam Sr.; his siblings, Pudge, Ann and Ronald; his son Jason Glover; and his grandchild Damein Allen Wayne Gilliam.
He is survived by: his children, Melissa "Tuck" Gilliam (Josh Hatfield), Robert "Fatboy" Gilliam and Jonathan Gilliam (Clarissa Reid); his siblings, Sherry Bryant and Wayne Wade; his grandchildren, Brittany "Lynch Girl" Mabe (Chad Mabe), Bessie Glover, Janis Gilliam (Storm Sharp), Tara Gilliam (Kylie Harris), Avalynn Johnson, Joseph, John Gilliam (Destiney Johnson), Benson Holt, Caden Jones and Dion Jones; his great grandchildren, Marlana "Big Eyes" Collins, Hazel Glover, Amara Mabe, Esmeralda Lynch, Holden Collins, Jace Mabe, Wyatt Mabe, John Allen Gilliam Jr. and Jasper Dean Lynch; and his close friends, Lisa Price and Little Charles Collins.
