Robert Lawrence Gilliard, 39, of Omega died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. Robert’s friends will give eulogies with a private burial to be held at a later date. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 16, 2010, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals.
Mr. Gilliard was born on April 20, 1971 in Tifton and was the son of Cecile Lamb Gilliard of Omega and the late Warnie Gilliard. He was manager of Cil’s Mart in Omega and a member of Omega Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Gilliard is survived by one son, Vince Gilliard of Omega and one brother, Ken Griffin of Omega.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation in memory of Robert's grandmother, Ione Lamb.