Christopher Julius Gilliam

Christopher Julius Gilliam, age 60 of 809 West Rose St., Sanford, NC passed on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

Christopher Julius Gilliam son of the late Fletcher Julius Gilliam and Alfrettus Chalmers Gilliam was born January 27 1958. He departed this life on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at the age of 61.

Christopher received his formal education in the Lee County School System and Central Carolina Community College.

Christopher worked at Allied Performance Fibers for 20+ years. He briefly worked part-time at the Dollar Tree in Sanford NC until his health failed.

Christopher loved God and he studied the Holy Bible extensively. He loved the word of God and loved sharing scriptures with everyone. He was a quiet and gentle person loved by many.

He was preceded in death by: his father, Fletcher Julius Gilliam and his nephew, Ashley Demetrius Gilliam.

Christopher leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Alfrettus Gilliam; four sisters, Marcelina Gilliam, Marilyn Gilliam, Marion Gilliam and Mamie Cook; one brother, Arnold Gilliam; two nephews, Martin Gilliam and Chmira Gilliam; great nephew, Ashley Gilliam; one niece, Kavalon Gilliam; very special friends, Joyce and Ora Welch, Elwood Davis and family, Lita Freeman, uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements By: Knotts Funeral Home, Sanford