Roy Ewing Gilliam 84, of Kingston, Oklahoma was called home to Jesus on August 31, 2017. He was born on April 3, 1933 in Guthrie to the late Doyle Gilliam and Ruby Langston Gilliam. Roy was raised Guthrie where her attended school. He married Joyce Dellenbaugh on September 11, 1951 in Stillwater, Oklahoma and she preceded him in death on November 2012. Roy moved to Oklahoma City in 1957 where worked for Folding Carrier, Lee Way Freight and retired in 1994 from ABF Trucking company. In 1996 he moved to Kingston where he lived the rest of his life. He was a member of the Shartel Church of God in Oklahoma City and he enjoyed boating, fishing, and spending time with his family. Roy greatest love was spending the holidays with his family. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.

She is survived by:

Children:                      Debra Lowder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Gina Bailey, Kingston, Oklahoma

Pam Ruzicka and husband Andy, Kingston, Oklahoma

Sister:                           Patricia Gilliam, Guthrie, Oklahoma

Sister in-Law:               Naomi Purcell, Guthrie, Oklahoma

Bonnie Atchison, Phoenix, Arizona

6 Grandchildren           11 Great Grandchildren

Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 brother; Billy Gilliam and son in-law; James Lowder.