Clayton D. Gilliam

He was born in Portland July 21, 1948, the son of Theodore and Charlotte (Loring) Gilliam.

Mr. Gilliam served 11 years in the United States Army serving two tours of duty during the Vietnam Conflict from 1966-to-1971 where he developed Diabetes as a result of Agent Orange exposure.

Following his service he developed his expertise thanks to his father in law, Albert Intrieri who was beneficial to Clayton as a renowned shoe stitcher at Eastland Shoe and Sebego Moc. He later was employed six years with City of Portland Public Works. He then moved to California for 13 years then came back to Maine with his wife Anita where he struggled with Diabetes becoming a double amputee.

His greatest joy in life were his wife and children. He loved music and sang as lead singer in several bands. He was also a bird lover and had several tattoos displaying his favorite birds. He also loved his Country and riding his Harley.

Survivors include his wife Anita, his children, Melissa Cook of Maine, Shara Dechellis of Massachusetts. And Corie Gilliam of California, two grandchildren Kristopher Jones and Kayla Gilliam, two brothers, Kenneth Gilliam and John Dalphonse, and two sisters, Alicia and Eleanor Gilliam.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by a sister Helen (Bitsy) Frost.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com GILLIAM died at Togus June 3, 2015. Mr. Clayton D. Gilliam age 66 years a resident of Lewiston.

Memorial services honoring Clayton’s life will be celebrated MONDAY June 8th 6:00PM at the funeral home. Concluding with United States Army military honors.

Memorial Donations in Clayton’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes .org

Family and friends are invited to visit Monday afternoon beginning at 4:00PM two hours prior to services at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCHFUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023