Earl Wayne Gillam

Earl Wayne Gillam, 69, of Jarratt, Virginia left for his eternal home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. A loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, he leaves his family behind to cherish his memory and continue his legacy of love. Preceded in death by his father, James Lewis Gillam, mother, Mabel Lewis Gillam, and brother David Gillam, Wayne is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years Connie Winfield Gillam, daughter Carol Gillam Glanville (Peter), son Steven Wayne Gillam (Lisa) and two grandchildren, Nikolas and Addison Gillam. Wayne also leaves behind three sisters, Dianne Gillam, Judy Matthews, and Martha Gillam and one brother, Curtis Gillam. Wayne dedicated his life to serving others and taking care of his family and friends. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Saturday, July 31 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd., Jarratt, where the funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1. Interment will follow at High Hills Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Mr. Gillam can be made to Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation, 5008 Monument Ave., 2 ^nd Floor, Richmond, VA 23230. Mr. Gillam’s family would like to thank the Jarratt Volunteer Fire Department, Stony Creek Rescue Squad, and the staff of Southside Regional Medical Center, St. Mary’s Hospital and the Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House for their care and support during this difficult time.