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Obituary
Raymond Keith Gilliam
65, of Huntington, passed into the presence of God Thursday, July 23, 2015,
in the VA Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA. Funeral services will be conducted
12:00 pm Monday, July 27, 2015 at Chapman's Mortuary, with Dr. David B.
Lemming officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens,
Barboursville, with WV Honor Guard Post 16 conducting military graveside
rites. He was born December 4, 1949, in Huntington, a son of Claude and Esta
Dillon Gilliam. He was a US Army veteran serving in Viet Nam where he
received a Purple Heart. Raymond retired from Steel of WV with mover 30
years of service. After retiring, he spent his time fishing, gardening and
helping his parents. Survivors in addition to his parents include one
sister, Claudia Protzman of Huntington; two nieces, Michelle Protzman of
Lynchburg, VA, Amy (CR) Chisholm of Athens, GA; one nephew, Matt (Crystal)
Protzman of Leonardtown, MD; great niece and nephews, Bailey, Tucker, Thomas
and George. A special thanks to Pastor David Lemming and the Lewis Memorial
Baptist Church Visitation Team for faithfully visiting throughout Raymond's
illness. Friends may call one hour prior to service time Monday at the
funeral home.
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