Robert Lee Gilliam Sr., 53, of Machesney Park, died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at his home.
Born November 16, 1957 in Freeport he was the son of Wirt and Darlene (Parks) Gilliam Jr.
Robert was a graduate of Highland Community College in Freeport.
Robert worked for Rockford Products in Rockford.
He was an avid Cub and Bears fan. Robert played and coached Little league Baseball for many years. He enjoyed bowling and watching The Three Stooges whom he often quoted.
Surviving are his mother, Darlene of Freeport; his daughters, Chelsea Gilliam of Pecatonica and Shelby Gilliam of Rockford; his sons, Robert Gilliam Jr. of Pecatonica and Corey (Melissa) Gilliam of Rochelle; 1 sister, Lisa (Mike) Vogel of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 2 brothers, David Gilliam of San Francisco, California and Wirt Gilliam III of San Diego, California; 3 grandchildren, Isaiah Schaible and Paris Schaible both of Rockford and Luke Gilliam of Rochelle; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; and his infant daughter, Jade.