Brian Joseph Gilliam, 60 of Gurnee, Illinois passed away Monday, May 9th at Condell Advocate Memorial Hospital in Libertyville, IL.
Brian was born on July 27, 1961, in Galesburg Il. The son of Dan Gilliam and Lillian (Dolly) Gilliam (Campisi) He was raised in Galesburg graduating from Galesburg Sr. High School in 1979.
Brian moved to the N. Suburbs of Chicago where he met the love of his life Diana (Yeo) Gilliam, they were married on December 12, 1992. Brian & Diana were blessed with their son Brandyn Gilliam on May 24, 1999.
Brian graduated from DeVry University and was employed for 20 years at Computer Discount Warehouse (CDW) He took an early retirement so he could spend more time with his family, coaching many of his son’s sports teams and mentoring him in life’s lessons.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Diana Gilliam, son Brandyn, mother and father Dan & Dolly Gilliam, and brother Gary Gilliam. Brian’s love, dedication, and care for his family could be matched by no other.
A visitation will be held Thursday, May 12th from 5 – 8 pm at Marsh Funeral home in Gurnee Il. With a funeral Friday morning at 10 a.m. at The Church of St. Patricks in Wadsworth Il. A graveside service for family & friends will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s cemetery in Galesburg, IL.
