November 16, 1991 ~ July 24, 2023
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Ronald “Clay” Gilliam, II, resident of Central, Louisiana, born November 16, 1991, passed away on July 24, 2023, at age 31. After graduating from Central High School in 2010, he became a skilled mechanic and welder. Clay was a jack of all trades and an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family, never met a stranger, and had the best sense of humor. He was most proud to be “Uncle Clay” to his niece and nephews.
He is survived by his loving parents, Ronald and Christine (Dabadie) Gilliam; favorite sister, Lauren Holland; brother-in-law, Steven Holland; nephews, Rivers and Ledger Holland; niece, Emery Holland; grandmother, Jean Gilliam; aunts and uncles, Deborah Dabadie; Greg and Sylvia Smith; Bo Gilliam; Keith Gilliam; Marsha Dufour; Ronnie and Suzie Woodward; Richard Woodward; Steve and Kathy Gill; and numerous cousins.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Genevieve Dabadie; Mary Gilliam; Edward Gilliam; cousin, Jonathan Gilliam; and dogs, Tank and Roxie.
Visitation will be held at Journey Church, 17407 Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. until the service at 12 p.m. lnterment will be held at a later date.
The family appreciates all of the thoughts and prayers during this time. Clay was a bright light to all who knew him and will be deeply missed.
3 comments
Maria Catha
July 28, 2023 at 6:38 pm
May God wrap His loving arms around you all and give you comfort. Please know you have all been in my thoughts and will stay in my prayers 🙏🏼❤️
Billy
July 27, 2023 at 3:36 am
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ellen Hadden
July 26, 2023 at 5:47 pm
Clay will forever be loved and missed. All who knew him will forever have a hole in their hearts. Our prayers are with my best friend Christine and Ronald who were the most loving parents Clay could have ever asked for, and to Lauren, his sister who was always there when he needed her. Our love and prayers to you all!