Stephon Gilliard

June 24, 1966 - October 12, 2020

In profound sorrow, we respectfully announce the passing of Reverend Stephon Gilliard, of 109 Gilliard Drive, Starr, SC. He was born June 24, 1966 and departed this life on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the age of 54. He was former pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Iva, SC and Rock Hill Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. Rev. Gilliard is survived by two brothers, Warren and Terry (Gwen) Gilliard; four sisters, Derby Gilliard, Carolyn Patterson (Steve), Stephanie Howard, and Lynne Free all of Anderson County, SC; and a host of other relatives, and friends. Rev. Gilliard was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Fant and Betty Jean Gilliard; three brothers, Wayne, Marvin, and Willie Gilliard; maternal grandparents, Bessie Mae Roebuck and Jake Johnson; and paternal grandparents, Maggie and Leroy Gilliard. Friday, October 16, 2020 at 11:00 am a celebration of life service for Rev. Gilliard will be held (graveside) at Generostee Baptist Church, 806 Generostee Baptist Church Road 29684 with Pastor Ronnie Williams, officiating. Public viewing will be held on Thursday from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The service will stream live The Unity Mortuary Facebook. The family is at their respective homes.