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Obituary For Anthony James Gilliam
Anthony Gilliam, 52, passed on Monday, March 2, 2026 in Phenix City, AL.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Harrison Ford, officiating. Burial at Greater St. John Baptist Church Cemetery, Crawford, AL. Public visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Taylor Funeral Home.
Mr. Gilliam affectionately known as βAntβ entered eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2026 at his residence. He was born September 29, 1973 in Tuskegee, AL to Catharee Bellamy and the late James Gilliam.
Anthony grew up in a home surrounded by the love and nurturing of both parents, his grand parents, uncles and aunts. He was a ray of sunshine shining bright in the Crawford and Phenix City, AL Communities. The life of the party and all family gatherings. He was also known as the βKingβ of the dance floor. His moves were the reflection of his true personality. Never a dull moment in his presence. His laughter and smile were contagious.
Anthony attended Russell County High School, Seale, AL. He was a member of Cannan A.M.E. Church. A hard worker being employed over the years by Fieldcrest Mills, Columbus, GA, Joe-Ryan Enterprise, Hamilton, GA and APTIM, Ft. Benning, GA.
He was preceded in death by his father and his younger brother, Derek Gilliam.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving mother, Catharee Gilliam; son, Anthony James Gilliam, Jr.; sister, Mary (John) Larch; three brothers, Richard Gilliam, Rodney Gilliam, and Brian Gilliam; four aunts, Daisy Bellamy, Mary Francis Bellamy, Mildred Bellamy and Betty Bellamy; one great aunt, Hattie Pitts; a loving and caring sister in law, Tammie Gilliam; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Add A CondolenceMy condolences to the Gilliam family which I have known for yrs. Anthony we went way back from Elementary to High School babe. If u didn't go to Dixie ur not from Crawford.Crawford for life..ur going to b truly missed my friend ..Rip
RIP To The Dancing Machine
With so much love you will truly be missed, the love you've shown from the moment we first met and my sweet pretty girl. She told me the other day he's watching over you nana when you look up and see the STAR π SHINING ABOVE. I will forever cherish the memories and laughter we've shared. Take your rest my LOVE. God wanted you more... May the works you've done speak for you. Sleep well πππποΈ Dancing πΊ in the sky Anthony
Sending my condolences to the Gilliam's family in this time of need ππ½
my condolences to the family
can't believe you are gone ant.you will be missed with your dancing self.keep resting in peace
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My Condolences to the family! Ant was a great guy. My prayers and love to u all.
My condolences and prayers to the family of Anthony Gilliam. Ant is really going to be missed
Deepest π with Gilliam family enjoyed every day working with brother.
My Condolences and prayers with Gilliam Family, Truly missed my friend.β€οΈβ€οΈπΉππ½ππ½
My deepest sympathy my prayers and love to the family of Anthony. He really gonna be missed. Love yall.
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