Noah Samuel Gilliam

Noah Samuel Gilliam, age 78, of Mountain City, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2011. He was born on January 26, 1933 to the late Blaine and Lola Mullins Gilliam. In addition to his parents, Noah was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Shoun Gilliam and a brother, Jerry Gilliam. Noah loved animals and was known for raising miniature horses and coon dogs. He was a very active member of Central Baptist Church. Noah is survived by his beloved friend, Rita Hutton; daughters: Carolyn Handy and husband James of Abingdon, VA and Sherryl Livesay of Burlington, NC; sons: Noah Douglas Gilliam and wife Debi of Walterboro, SC and Bryson Oliver and wife Phyllis of Sugar Grove, NC; Rita's daughters: Melissa Seivers and Debby Hutton; brother, Joe Gilliam and wife Kathy of Rice, VA; grandchildren: Seth Livesay and Caitlyn Livesay, both of Burlington, NC, Amber Gilliam of Charleston, SC and Beth Bradt of Greensboro, NC and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Central Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Rick Thomason and Brother Charles Worley to officiate. Graveside Service and Interment will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be pastors of the community and Joshua Harmon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tri-State Baptist Children's Home, PO Box 888, Bristol, TN 37621 or Johnson County Camp Meeting, c/o Shirlene Pardue, 283 Rainbow Road, Mountain City, TN 37683. At other times, the family will receive friends at the home 1593 Forge Rd., Mountain City, Tn 37683 at anytime. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mountaincityfuneralhome.com The family of Noah Samuel Gilliam has entrusted his services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683.