Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

Obituary For Terence Martressa "Boosie" Gilliams

Funeral service for Terence Gilliams, 37, of Opelika, AL, will be at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church, 4454 Lee Road 166, Opelika, AL 36804 with interment in the church cemetery, Reverend S. Dewayne Drakeford will officiate.

Mr. Gilliams, who passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL, was born October 17, 1982 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Tuesday, March 24, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mr. Gilliams will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

He leaves to cherish his memory: two children, Kel Lockhart and Azya Lockhart both of Auburn, AL; parents, James (Angela) Moore of Smiths, AL and Cynthia (Carey) Cochran of Salem, AL; grandparents, Reverend Alonzo (Doris) Harris of Salem, AL and Robert Wilson of Opelika, AL; sister, Tyeshia (Jarvis) Cochran of Smiths, AL; two brothers, Courtney Moore and Tyler Moore both of Smiths, AL; special friend, Mekissa McCoy of Columbus, GA; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

In an order and following the CDC recommendations concerning (COVID-19) to keep the community safe, the funeral will be for the family only. All public viewing will be supervised by a License Funeral Director and Staff of Harris Funeral Home.

Based on recommendations from the CDC, we suggest that all participants try and maintain a consistent six-foot distance between all parties during the service. We understand this is a difficult time, but the situation is serious and your well-being is our utmost concern at Harris Funeral Home. Please refrain from hugging, handshakes and touching at the visitation, service and committal. Those who are ill, elderly, and/or immune-compromised should stay in their residence and not attend services. Please use our website to leave a message to share your favorite memories and offer words of sympathy and comfort for the Gilliams Family since no register book will be available during public viewing for signing.

Guest Book

Your family have our condolences and prayers such a sweet person. Wilbur and Carolyn Baldwin.

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My family & I send our healing prayers and comforting hugs. We do share in your sadness. Lord knows Boosie was a loving person & was surrounded by plenty of love. Remember this wonderful day as a celebration. Sincerely, Tina Cooper, Frances Baldwin & Family

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Sending my condolences to the family. From the family of Linda Welch, Rose Miles, Lorene Williams.

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Memories of you Boosie are all so sweet. I remember growing up with you cuz and you always being so sweet. Rest Easy and continued prayers for our family. From the Wilson Family

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May God keep you in his care is our prayer. Sorry for your lost. Catheree and Oree Heard

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I pray for your strength in the Lord. I am praying for the family. Verlinda Gentry

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I am so sorry for your loss. I was so pleased to see Terrance about a month ago in the Opelika post office. He was always such a joy to be around. I know you will miss him dearly. Mary Lynne Dent (teacher at SSHS)

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So sorry for y'all lost,My is with y'all From Betty Fuller Adkins and Family

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My condolences to the family. Take comfort in knowing he's with the Lord and doesn't have to suffer anymore. Love you guys. Alexandria Phelps and Family

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Cindy, Doris, Tyeisha, and his children I Am so sorry and heartbroken but everything is in God's Plan Gone is the suffering and pain. Now enter into peace and Thy Master's joy. Fight well fought Bernetha Sims Burt, Annie Sims and family

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To my cousin/brother..... Words cannot express how I feel...... I love you so much.... I know you are no longer in pain anymore..... I know you are smiling down upon us....You will forever be in our hearts.... Until we meet again..... Rest In Eternal Paradise Love Always Your OES Sistar/ Cousin Lakashka( Ree Ree) Moore and Jamiyah

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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