Name: Visitation for Charles Anthony Gilliam
Start: 2018-05-04T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-05-04T23:00:00.000Z
Location: J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel

Charles Anthony Gilliam Charleston - Charles "Charlie" Anthony Gilliam, 95, of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Ruth Ivey Gilliam entered into eternal rest Tuesday, May 1, 2018. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting Street at 12:00 p.m. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Charlie was born April 8, 1923 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, son of the late Samuel Gilliam and Eugenia Byars Gilliam. He was a retired supervisor with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Charlie was a member of Citadel Square Baptist Church where he organized the Joy Group and was also the choir director for the Joy Group. He was active in the Exchange Club of Charleston and Strict Observance Lodge #73, A.F.M. Charlie was a volunteer policeman for the City of Charleston for over 30 years. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels and loved to coach baseball for the City of Charleston Recreation Department. Charlie was past president of Mitchell School PTA. He was a member of Charleston City Council and was Mayor Pro-Tem in 1973. Charlie received the Lonnie Long award for volunteering for the Exchange Club of Charleston as well as the Senior Living Longevity Award from the Charleston Commission on Aging. He was also listed in "Who's Who" for South Carolina Politics. Charlie was an avid golfer and once shot a "Hole-in-One" at the Charleston Municipal Golf Course. He was very active and enjoyed walking with friends at The Citadel Mall. Charlie was generous to a fault and will be truly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his two daughters, Marta G. Boggs of Mount Pleasant, SC and Charlotte G. Townsend of Charleston, SC; five grandchildren: Nicole Wilder (Bareiss), Ashlie McGuire, Ali Wilson (Chris), Thomas Townsend and Lorraine Perazzola (Carl); and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Drawer 70579, N. Charleston, SC 29415 or Ashley River Baptist Church Television Ministry, 1101 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 2 to May 3, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Gilliam

10 Entries

Kim Collins

May 4, 2018

Charlie, it has been a real pleasure to share Exchange Club meetings and lunch with you for the past 2 years. You are a real gentleman and will be a friendly face I will always remember. Good bless you my friend.

May 3, 2018

Sending my sincere prayers and condolences to the family of my friend mr.Charlie, a good Christian man,i will miss him so much from our walk and conversation at the Citadel Mall, he was always a fun person to be around, Charlie was ready to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, take your rest Charlie ,well done, your friend the pastor, at the Citadel Mall ,

Paul Graves Sr

May 3, 2018

Charlie and attended Citadel Square many years ago He was my Church softball Coach. and were in Exchange together. He was a mentor to me. Sadly missed already.

Marvin Sineath

May 3, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Coach's passing. He was one of the finest men I ever knew. Unfortunately I will miss the viewing I am out of town.

Marvin Sineath

May 3, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Coach's passing. Unfortunately I am out of town and will miss the viewing. Charlie was a one of the finest men I ever knew.

Eleanor Mitchem

May 3, 2018

Charles was such a wonderful man He and Ruth were very close to my Mother and Daddy, Myrtle and Sammie Payne. I remember the good times when we would visit during summers. All of us children had the time of our lives. Marta, Geneva, my brother Ray and myself. Charlotte was born later but still several times my Mother and I visit and met Charlotte and Nicole . Charles will be missed and may God bless his family during t h ese difficult times ahead

Jason (Security Director-Citadel Mall) Davison

May 3, 2018

Sending our thoughts and prayers on the loss of Mr. Charles. He will be greatly missed here at the Citadel Mall. Our deepest condolences. From the security team at the Citadel Mall.

Cecil Dye

May 3, 2018

We met Charlie as a Member of the Exchange Club. He was always a gentleman and fun to be around. We will all miss his positive energy and Christian values.
RIP Charlie.

Cecil & Joyce Dye

Buzz Buske

May 2, 2018

So terribly sad to hear the new of Charlie's passing. He was such a wonderful man and amazing member of The Exchange Club of Charleston. Our club will greatly feel the loss of him among our ranks - he made us all better men. Charlie always made you feel special any time you were fortunate enough to be in his presence - his zest for life was beyond inspiring. Wishing God's comfort for the family and friends during this time and always. Rest easy dear sweet man.

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