Ronald Gilliam

Ronald Gilliam, age 73, of Bluefield, WV died on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.   Born on January 7, 1944, in McDowell County, he was the son of the late Eugene and pearl Farmer Gilliam. He had lived in Bluefield his entire life and was retired from the Coca-Cola Bottling Company. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joe “Buddy” Gilliam.   Survivors include:   Sister: Teresa Lee Martin and Fran of Glen Alum, VA   Niece: Katheryn Martin   Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with Rev. Mike Gibson officiating. Burial will follow. Friends may call on Thursday morning from 9: 30 – 10:30 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell prior to the service.