Joe Gilliam's obituary , Passed away on October 20, 2025 in Emporia, Virginia

Joe Gilliam

June 22, 1953 - October 20, 2025 (72 years old)

Emporia, Virginia

Joe Gilliam's obituary , Passed away on October 20, 2025 in Emporia, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pearson-Jones Funeral Services

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Joe Gilliam

June 22, 1953 - October 20, 2025 (72 years old)

Emporia, Virginia

Joe Gilliam Obituary

In loving memory of Joe Gilliam (Emporia, Virginia), who departed this world on October 20, 2025 at the age of 72. Joe leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe Gilliam to pay them a last tribute.

As Joe departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Joe may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Joe leaves behind.

Viewing will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Public Viewing R. E. Pearson & Son Funeral Service, Inc. - Emporia (556 Halifax St, Emporia, VA 23847). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church (700 Taylors Mill Rd, Emporia, VA 23879).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pearson-Jones Funeral Services



Fri

Oct 31

Viewing

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Public Viewing R.E. Pearson & Son Funeral Service, Inc. - Emporia
556 Halifax St, Emporia, VA 23847

Sat

Nov 01

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
700 Taylors Mill Rd, Emporia, VA 23879

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