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Michael Gary Gilliam "Mike"

Born: 1/21/1954
Died: 4/6/2020
Age: 66
Community: Flint, MI

GILLIAM, Michael Gary “Mike” – Of Flint, age 66, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at his residence following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Private family service has been held with burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery.

Everyone is welcome to gather at 2 p.m., Memorial Service with Military Honors will begin at 3 p.m., Friday, June 25, 2021 at 13216 North Elms Road, Clio.


Please bring memories, photos and stories to share with Mike’s family and friends.


Feel free to dress casual, as this was how Mike was most comfortable.


A luncheon will be held immediately following the service.


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Travis Mills Foundation.

Mike was born in Flint, Michigan on January 21, 1954, the son of the late Gary D. and Greta (Hopkins) Gilliam.

On June 24, 1972 he married Cheryl Shewmaker in Davison.

He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1971-1974.

Mike worked for GM for over 30 years, retiring in 2009.

Surviving are wife Cheryl;

children, Chris and wife Melinda Gilliam,
Mandy Gilliam, Gary and wife Codie Gilliam;

grandchildren, Morgan, Natalie, Adysen, Rylee and Melody;

sisters, Beth and husband Larry Keel, Barb Gilliam and husband Richard Doubenmier;

brother, Dan and wife Michele Gilliam;

many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Rick and Steve Gilliam.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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Flint, MI 48507

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Visitation
Date:   4/7/2021
Time:   -
NONE
 
Funeral Service
Date:   6/25/2021
Time:   3:00 PM
 
Location:  
13216 N. Elms Rd.
Clio, MI 4850748420

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