Reason Gilliard, age 90, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Jeff Davis Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Gilliard was born on September 22, 1932, in Coffee County, Georgia, to the late D.E. and Mamie Solomon Gilliard.
Survivors including his Wife of 70 years Rae Gilliard of Broxton, GA, Three Daughters: Angela (Butch) Anderson of McCormick, S.C., Ramona Thurman (Tony) of Douglas, GA, Terri Cater of Broxton, GA, Two Sons: R.D. (Susan) Gilliard Jr. of Broxton, GA, Shaun (Natasha) Gilliard of Broxton, GA, Eleven Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren, Two Great Great Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by: Two Daughters: Tammy Lynn Gilliard, Sherri Renee Taylor, Ten Siblings and Grandson: Jason Ray Benefield.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM at Sims Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 2:00PM at the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Mock officiating. Interment followed at Arna Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Dustin Gilliard, Kevin Thurman, Gunnar Thurman, Ethan Gilliard, Pete Johnson and Brian Veazey.
Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.