Paul Gilliam

Mr. Paul Edward Gilliam, age 92, of Hudson passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 9, 1927 in Caldwell County, Paul was a son of the late, Plato G. "PG" and Lundia Elizabeth Lowman Gilliam. Paul was a long-time member of Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years.Paul loved attending church and sharing God’s word.Paul proudly served our country during World War II in the United States Navy.Paul retired from Bernhardt Furniture after many years of service.One of the things Paul enjoyed most was working in his workshop.He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Lydia Mae Gilliam; two sisters, Eva Harbinson, Anabelle Marlow; three brothers, Edgar Gilliam, Carl Gilliam and Ralph Gilliam. Survivors include his children, Paulette Prince (husband Jack), Doug Gilliam (wife Wanda) and Sheila Poland (husband Bruce); a sister, Mozelle Fulbright; Grandchildren, Doug Gilliam, Jr., Zach Gilliam, and Bailey Gilliam, Jaclyn Swyt, Jennifer Nolan and Julie Laferty; and 8 great-grandchildren; he is also survived by numerous other relatives. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church with Pastors Nicky Waters and Mark Dula officiating.Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the church. Memorials can be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care at 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC28645. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Gilliam family.