Gilliam, Cecil D., 89 yrs old, preceded in death by his wife Ellen, children Mary Ann, Julie, Daniel, & grandson Timothy. Survived by children Stephen, Mark, & Ann of Arizona; Gary, Denise, Mary, Beth & John of Texas, 26 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and a host of other family & friends. Viewing at Gonzalez Funeral Home-Mesquite Wednesday May 14, 5 pm – 8 pm with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 pm, Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am Thursday May 15, at St. Phillip the Apostle Church Dallas, TX. Interment following at Dallas Forth Worth National Cemetery.