December 6, 1946 - November 14, 2020
David L. Gilliam, 73, of Walton, KY passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was the owner of Lloyd's Roller Rink in Latonia, KY and a US Air Force Veteran having served during the Vietnam Era. David was a member of Shriners International, Masonic Lodge #746 F&AM, the Scottish Rite, Covington Moose Lodge #1469 and the Covington FOP Lodge. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years: Dee (Dolores) Gilliam; daughters: Tracey Gilliam Eversole and Stacey (Jim) Biedenbender; sister: Debbie (Dave) Schawe; grandchildren: Anthony (Hannah) Eversole, Dana Eversole, Malcolm Hall, Thompson Hall, Lloyd Hall and Katie Hager and great-grandchildren: Kaden, Lynx and Kash. Visitation will be on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 from 11:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 1:00 PM. MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Interment with Honor Guard Service at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Taylor Mill, KY. Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3229 Burnett Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com
Condolences
Aull Levy - Dec 4, 2020
Another classmate gone. Dave was one of the good guys. The best.
Michael McMillen - Nov 22, 2020
I would like to wish all the family of Dave peace and comfort in these hard times!!! I knew the Gilliam family for many, many years and spent countless hours at the rink and made many friends due to having a place that they provided that was safe and fun!!! I could go on and on about all the good times, people and his family, but now it is time to say rest in peace my friend, you will surely be missed by all who you touched in your life!!!!
Michael McMillen - Nov 22, 2020
I would like to wish all the family of Dave peace and comfort in these hard times!!! I knew the Gilliam family for many, many years and spent countless hours at the rink and made many friends due to having a place that they provided that was safe and fun!!! I could go on and on about all the good times, people and his family, but now it is time to say rest in peace my friend, you will surely be missed by all who you touched in your life!!!!
Bob Zurborg - Nov 21, 2020
I'm truly sorry to hear about the passing of Dave. I spent many a Friday and Saturday night skating at Lloyds back in the late 50's and early 60's. Dave was a boyhood friend and he will be missed. Condolences to his family.
Jim Egan - Nov 20, 2020
Condolences to Debbie, Dee, and family on the loss of Dave. I, like many others, have very fond memories of my times skating at the roller rink. I often think about Lloyd, Rosie, and the many other people I met there. Good times, for sure! Dave was a fine gentleman who will truly be missed! You will be in my thoughts and prayers! God Bless!
Donald Turner - Nov 19, 2020
My Condolences and Prayers to Tracey and Stacey on the loss of your father and to Dee on the loss of her husband and to the Rest of the family. I will always remember Dave from me growing up as a kid going to Lloyds Roller Rink every weekend through high school and even working at the roller rink after I graduated in 1986-1991. Dave was a good and kind person and the kids all liked and loved him when going to Lloyds. He was a mentor to a many of people growing up and going there. Rest In Peace Dave.
Ed & Diane Fights - Nov 19, 2020
So sorry for your loss of Dave. We all have enjoyed many years of friendship and great times. Dave could always make us laugh put smiles on our faces.
Barbara A Barron - Nov 18, 2020
Dee I'm so sorry to hear about Dave, we have our good memories to remember,and lots of laughs, and we sure did have some good times. My thoughts, prayers, and Love are with you and the girls. Dave will be missed. All my Love Barb
Mickey and Lori McKnight - Nov 18, 2020
Love and prayers to you and yours. We all lost a good friend, we still have the great memories.
Sandy & Tom Sorg - Nov 17, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Due to COVID I will not be at Conleys. My Cuz knew he was very special to me & I remember all the good times we had growing up. Rest In Peace Cuz, you will be missed.
Augie and Cindy Gilardi - Nov 17, 2020
We are so sorry to hear about Dave. We shared good times but most of all good friendship and a lot of laughs! We will miss him. Dee and family you are in our thoughts and prayers, May God comfort you at this difficult time.
Norma Riddell Cuellar - Nov 17, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am the sister of Billy Riddell, who was a floor guard many years ago. We grew up coming to the rink every weekend. Those memories will be with me always. Prayers to all of you.
linda setters - Nov 16, 2020
Dee, I am so sorry to hear this. We always enjoyed talking to Dave when he drove the school bus for the kids at 1st District and I always enjoyed talking to you at the BOE....you are in my thoughts. Linda Setters
Melissa Collins - Nov 16, 2020
Dee, Tracey and I am so sorry for you lose.If you need anything please let me know.
Belinda Rains - Nov 16, 2020
Dee, Tracey and all of the family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Karen DeJarnette- Turner - Nov 16, 2020
I'm so sorry Tracy and the rest of the family. I loved weekends at the ring. He will be truly missed.
Kathie Treadway - Nov 16, 2020
I’m so very sorry...The loss of a parent is so hard. Tracey, you and your family are in prayers...RIP Dave
Sue Lawn - Nov 15, 2020
My heart goes out to each and every one of his family members he has great children and they all love him very much it's going to be hard but you'll get through it you're strong Stick together I love you and I'm sending love and prayers to the whole family.
Jenny Clark - Nov 15, 2020
I am so sorry for your lost. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Dennis Kelley - Nov 15, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family, and friends of Dave . I knew him since he was just a little kid of about 10 years old from Lloyd's Roller Rink. His cousins, Dow & Diane Manning lived above us when they and myself were in kindergarten at 4th District school in the early 1950's. I have so many memories of Dave,because everybody hung out at the Rink. He was close friends with my younger brother Tommy, and sometimes Lloyd would let some of Dave's friends stay all night at the Rink. Dave visited us here in Las Vegas a couple of times, and I was fortunate to see him at one of the parties held by Bill & Bonnie Meiman a couple of years back. He was really a very nice guy, and will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace my friend. And as his mother used to say over the P.A. system, "All skate, and please skate slowly".
Susan Durstock - Nov 15, 2020
Dee and Tracy, i am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers this tough week.