Larry Gilliam

Larry Gilliam
of Altoona, Iowa.

Larry Gilliam, age 83, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was born the son of Isabelle and Henry Gilliam on June 22, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Larry was a loving and dedicated husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. His family was his pride and joy. He was married for 62 years to his high school sweetheart, Mary, affectionately known as his Tomata. Larry worked for Firestone for 44 years. He took great pride in his Elvis room. He loved going fishing with his family and adored his dog Sadie.

He is survived by his wife Mary (Janssens) Gilliam; daughters, Sheryl Goodhue (Brandon North), Teresa Gilliam, and Carey (Larry) Smith; grandchildren, Shawn Carlson, Tyler Goodhue, Jordan Goodhue, Heather Lau, Stephen Lau, Josh (Ryan) Guerra-Lau, Michael McDonald and Savannah Smith; great grandchildren, Conner Whitacre, Madison Carlson, Chloe Lau, and Ryker McDonald.

Larry was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jessica Smith; and his son-in-law, Charles Goodhue.

Visitation will be held at 5:00- 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 am., Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Highland Memory Gardens, 1 NE 60th Ave., Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Larry.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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