James "Jim" Lewis Gilliam 68 of Alexander passed away April 15, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born on November 10, 1946 to the late, Lewis Dean and Doris Gilliam in Fort Worth, Texas. Jim loved NASCAR, his cat, playing poker and his grandbabies. He was retired from the United States Army.
He is survived by his nephews, Ronnie Wilson (Christy) and Jeff; nieces, Kelly Vandiver, Christie and Charrisee; sister, Barbara McGrew (Bill); great nieces and nephews whom he considered his grandbabies, Brandon, Emily and Abby Wilson, Dylan and Presley Vandiver and a host of family and friends who all loved him and will miss him dearly.
Visitation will be Friday, April 17, 2015 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Graveside service will follow at 1:30 PM at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Avilla. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.