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~Richard Gilliam~
SHINER: Richard C. Gilliam, 82, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was born February 28, 1943 in Rosenberg, TX to Otis Henry Gilliam and Audrey Mae (Lott). He was a veteran having served in the Army Reserves. Richard worked most of his life in the oilfields of Texas. He was a historian and his hobby was restoring guns. He leaves behind his loving wife of sixty years, Shirley Gilliam. Survivors: wife, Shirley Gilliam of Shiner; sons, Russel Gilliam of Shiner and Travis Gilliam (Donna) of Alvin, TX; sister, Dr. Maurice Wilkinson of Shiner; granddaughters, Elizabeth Gilliam, Lauren Gilliam, and Amanda Gilliam; two great grandchildren Codi and Kasen Gilliam. Preceded in death by his parents.. Visitation 2 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. Graveside Funeral Service 2 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2025 at Moulton City Cemetery with Chaplain Joseph Jones from Crown Hospice officiating.. Pallbearers: Russel Gilliam, Chuck Norris, Millard Land, John Hughes, Russell Applegate and Alan Kahanek. Memorials may be given to Crown Hospice. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656. |