(From Simpson Funeral Home)Gary Lee Gilliam, born on September 13, 1941, in Carterville, Missouri, and residing in Goodman, Missouri, passed gently from this world on July 1, 2025.
Gary was a dedicated and resilient man, known for his wit and humility. He was a proud retiree of Halliburton, where he demonstrated his remarkable dedication and resilience in the field of Logistics Management for the Oil Refinery sector until his retirement in 2005. Gary carried these admirable traits into his personal life as well, always facing life's challenges with grace and a sense of humor. A passionate angler, Gary also enjoyed the tranquility of gardening, a hobby that reflected his humble and patient nature.
Gary is survived by his loving family, son Thomas Gilliam and daughter-in-law Staci, son-in-law Danny Redmon, grandsons Devin (Annabel) Gilliam, Dalton Gilliam, Alex Redmon, James Redmon, and Nathan Redmon, granddaughter Ashton (Cole) Shepard, and great-granddaughter Wrenny Redmon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Gladys Gilliam, his devoted wife, Nancy Gilliam, his daughter, Gina Redmon, and his brother, Dale Gilliam.
A graveside service will be held for Gary on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 12:00pm at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, located at 415 North Saint Louis Avenue, Joplin, Missouri, 64801. The family invites all who knew Gary to share their fond memories and upload photos to his memorial page at www.simpsonfh.com.
Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home. Your stories and photos enrich the memory of this dedicated, resilient, witty, and humble man.
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