James Edward Gilliard, age 28, of Douglas GA passed away on August 07, 2010, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Savannah, GA. Mr. Gilliard a native of Coffee County, GA was born April 07, 1982; he is the son of late Larry Gilliard. He was a truck driver for the Coffee County Road Dept. Funeral services were held 11:00 am on Monday, August 09, 2010 at the Shiloh House of Prayer near Douglas GA with sister Ruby Smith officiating. Music was by Jackie mith and the New Creations. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Holiness Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers were: Daniel Gilliard, Chris Wilson, Gerald Harrell, Kevin Gilliard, Brad Gilliard and Gery Armstrong. Honorary pallbearers were: Fred Smith, Blake Mizell, Ashley Lindsey, Ruby Wilson and Jake Anderson. Survivors include: Mother and Step Father, Debra Kay Royal (David) Cheshire, Homerville GA, Brothers, Drew (Jessica) Gilliard and Jason (Dayna) Gilliard, Douglas GA, Step-sister, Telicia Cheshire, Homerville GA. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.