Services for Danny Wayne Gilliam, 58, of Winona, formerly of Fruitvale, will be 10 am Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Michael Shiflet officiating. Interment will be in Haven of Memories.
Mr. Gilliam passed away April 16, 2021 in Tyler. He was born February 26, 1963 in Wills Point to Billy Guy and Betty Imogene Shiflet Gilliam.
Danny lived in Fruitvale for many years where he served as the Fruitvale Mayor for 5 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fruitvale. Danny was a welder at Gilliams Iron & Welding from the time he could hold a welding rod. He left his mark on countless gates, fences and signs throughout the county in his lifetime . Danny was a very strong, intelligent, humorous and helpful man. He was a wonderful husband and father who loved his family well.
Mr. Gilliam is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Guy and Imogene Gilliam; and two brothers: Tony and Larry Gilliam.
Danny is survived by his wife, Rebecca Gilliam; children: Danielle Gilliam, Krystal Westbrook, Mary Harter, Daniel Gilliam, Jaecie Paige Gilliam and Mykah Carrier; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Gilliam, Zachary Wigginton, Jerry Wigginton, Matthew Fletcher, Luke Curtis, Glade Smith, Blake Harter and Ken Swindall.
The viewing for family and friends will be from 6-8 pm Monday at the funeral home. Masks are required.
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