Coogie Carl Gilliam, Jr.

Coogie Carl Gilliam, Jr., 83, of Amherst passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of Maxine L. Gilliam. Born in Wise, Virginia on October 26, 1936 he was a son of the late Coogie Carl Gilliam, Sr. and Mecca Barr Gilliam. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Vietnam War and a retired airline pilot with US Air. He loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. In addition to his wife he is survived by, two sons, Jon Gilliam and his wife, Gretchan of St. Augustine, FL, and Brennan Gilliam and his wife, Tamara of Williamsburg; a daughter, Cara Sprigg and her husband, Randy of New Kent; and eight grandchildren. There will be no services at this time. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com. Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving the family, (434) 929-5712.