April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023
Happy Birthday Derrick ️
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Derrick Gilliam, born on April 8, 1985, and passed away on January 13, 2022.
As you move through the tabs of his life, a gallery of his photos and your posted stories, we hope that you find some comfort. To his loving family and friends, we are happy to share just how much Derrick touched our lives.
We will remember him forever.
As you move through the tabs of his life, a gallery of his photos and your posted stories, we hope that you find some comfort. To his loving family and friends, we are happy to share just how much Derrick touched our lives.
We will remember him forever.
Recent Tributes
April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023
Happy Birthday Derrick ️
Gallery
Candi Gilliam mentions this about Derrick’s son: “When Jeremiah gets mad, he gives us that “Derrick” look.” I can only imagine she’s describing something like this look.
His Life
Forever In Our Hearts
January 31, 2022
Mr. Derrick Lamont Gilliam, 36, of Salem, AL passed Thursday, January 13, 2022.
Mr. Gilliam was born April 8, 1985, in Phenix City, Alabama to James Gilliam and Catharee Gilliam. Derrick worked as a Network Consultant Engineer for Cisco. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Regis University and multiple computer security related certifications.
Derrick was extremely proud of his eight years of military service with the United States Marine Corps. He served in two combat tours in Iraq, earning several medals including the National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (with two stars), and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
Derrick will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father James Gilliam.
His memories are cherished by a loving mother, Catharee Gilliam; son, Jerimiah Gilliam; daughter, Natalia Gilliam; sister, Mary Ann (John) Larch of Fayetteville, North Carolina; brothers, Richard Gilliam, Rodney Gilliam, Anthony Gilliam and Brian Gilliam; aunt, Sarah Hensley; uncles, Willie C. (Mildred) Bellamy and Tommy Bellamy; three sisters-in-law, Jovita Gilliam, Tammy Gilliam and Sonia Gilliam; a devoted companion, Victoria Johnson; family friend, Cierra Piett and a host of other family and friends.
Reference: Derrick's Obituary.
Mr. Gilliam was born April 8, 1985, in Phenix City, Alabama to James Gilliam and Catharee Gilliam. Derrick worked as a Network Consultant Engineer for Cisco. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Regis University and multiple computer security related certifications.
Derrick was extremely proud of his eight years of military service with the United States Marine Corps. He served in two combat tours in Iraq, earning several medals including the National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (with two stars), and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
Derrick will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father James Gilliam.
His memories are cherished by a loving mother, Catharee Gilliam; son, Jerimiah Gilliam; daughter, Natalia Gilliam; sister, Mary Ann (John) Larch of Fayetteville, North Carolina; brothers, Richard Gilliam, Rodney Gilliam, Anthony Gilliam and Brian Gilliam; aunt, Sarah Hensley; uncles, Willie C. (Mildred) Bellamy and Tommy Bellamy; three sisters-in-law, Jovita Gilliam, Tammy Gilliam and Sonia Gilliam; a devoted companion, Victoria Johnson; family friend, Cierra Piett and a host of other family and friends.
Reference: Derrick's Obituary.
Recent stories
From Courtnay Stoltenberg
February 1, 2022
Derrick was one of a handful that came to my team through the pNCE program. His smile was infectious along with his laugh. He spoke with so much adoration about his kids. They were very important to him. He always addressed me as, “Ms Courtnay” and it would make me giggle. I can hear his voice in my head and by the way, he wasn’t afraid to be inquisitive and use his voice. He will be missed.
From Jennifer Ngo
February 1, 2022
I worked with Derrick on several Army missions last year. On each project, I could always count on Derrick to show up, engage with the customer, and help to explain technical things into layman terms for my PM notes. He was a joy to work with, always pleasant and good for a laugh. I last talked to him in October 2021 when we were both transitioning into new roles. The last thing he told me was "Know that you still have an engineer/HTOM that will always have your back". Derrick was always altruistic and looking out for others. I will never forget that, and I will miss him dearly.
From Roy Long
February 1, 2022
Was fortunate enough to talk with Derrick on several occasions and in every instance i distinctly remembering leaving the conversation with a renewed feeling of "things are ok". Derrick always had a positive outlook and had such a wonderful calming presence I always looked forward to talking with him; we are diminished. Condolences to the family and friends.