Abraham Gilliam
Born in Petersburg, VA on Nov 22, 1952
Died on Dec 30, 2011 and resided in Green Bay, WI
Abraham “Ham” Gilliam, 59, passed away on Dec. 29, 2011. He was born Nov. 22, 1952 in Petersburg, VA. Abraham graduated from Petersburg High and enlisted in the US Navy. He served from Oct. of 1971 through Oct. of 1992, retiring as a Hospital Medical Chief. Following his military career, Abraham held many titles in various positions in the field of loss prevention.
Although Ham grew up supporting his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers, his loyalties changed after moving to Wisconsin. Ham became an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Ham also enjoyed his pets, fishing, vacationing and will be remembered as a wonderful cook and baker. Ham especially loved spending time with his family and many friends.
Abraham is survived by his wife of 15 years, Dawn, and two children, Abbey (Chuck) and Hailey (Russell); brothers-in-law, Darin (Pixie) and Dennis; mother-in-law, LueAnn; father-in-law, Gary (Rene); siblings Ret. Col. Taft (Pixie) Gilliam, BICM Ret. Andrew Gilliam, FIGCM Ret. Daniel (Marilyn) Gilliam, BG, Ret. Dr. Haywood (Audrey) Gilliam, Barry (Shirley) Gilliam, Helen Dabney, Frances Prosise, Gloria (Herbert) Crossland, one uncle, Arthur Gilliam, brother-in-law, James Wells; sister-in-law, Florence Gilliam and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Abraham was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin & Emma Gilliam; brother, Willie Gilliam; sisters, Lucy Well and Barbara Tucker; and nephew, Benjamin Gilliam.
Family and friends may call Thurs. Jan. 5 from 4-7 pm at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 East Mason St. A service will be held at 6 pm. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com.
In lieu of flowers and plants, a memorial fund has been established in Abraham’s name.
Funeral Home Service: Thursday Jan 5, 2012, 6:00 PM at Proko-Wall Funeral Home
Visitation: Thursday Jan 5, 2012, 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Proko-Wall Funeral Home
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