In Loving Memory

Maurice "Reece" Gilliam

August 20, 1958 - March 14, 2021

Maurice "Reece" L. Gilliam, 62, of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021, in the comfort of his home. He was born August 20, 1958, in Weirton, West Virginia, to the union of Claude and Aileen M. (Brown) Gilliam.

Maurice attended Morning Star Baptist Church in Weirton. He was a graduate of Weir High School in Weirton. He worked for Weirton Steel for several years and later worked and retired from Pittsburgh International Airport. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys football fan. He genuinely enjoyed grilling and considered himself to be the "grill master". He truly enjoyed traveling when he could. Most of all he loved his family dearly and fondly cherished every memorable moment with them.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Aileen Gilliam; and one brother, Claude "P Nut" Gilliam.

He leaves behind to mourn his departure one loving son, Dameon Gilliam (Angie Coles), of Charlotte, North Carolina; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Jones, of Wintersville, Ohio; two sisters, Donna (Henry) Spencer, of Weirton, West Virginia; and Renee Gilliam, of Steubenville, Ohio; a faithful companion of twenty years, Susan Ingram, of Wintersville, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Lillian Ingram (Tyrese Kennedy), of Wintersville, Ohio; step-grandchildren, Tyrell, Tyree, Tavanni, and Liyani, all of Wintersville, Ohio; two nephews, Terrence Gilliam and Shannon (Erin) Spencer; three nieces, Sharon Spencer, Brandi Gilliam, and Charne Gilliam; two sister-in-laws, Vickie Gilliam, and Rebecca "Todd" Thompson, of Wintersville, Ohio; a brother-in-law, James Shooshan, of Steubenville, Ohio; two special cousins, Gary Pendergrast of Steubenville, Ohio; and Johnny Kendrick, of Detroit, Michigan; a generous host of other relatives and dear friends.

A public visitation will occur on Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. at the GREGORY-MARTIN CHAPEL AND LIFE EVENT CENTER, 255 S. 7TH Street in Steubenville, Ohio. The Rev. James Brown of Morning Star Baptist Church in Weirton will deliver the eulogy. The family requests those who can wear the color blue in honor of Reece's favorite team. Interment will be held private for the family.

I'M FREE

Don't grieve for me for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call:
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found my place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too shall miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow:
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savoured much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my life seemed all too brief:
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me;
God wanted me now, He set me free.