Gilliam, Earnest James, age 66, of Morley, MI, formerly of Rockwood, December 7, 2012. Beloved husband of Glinda. Loving father of James (Marie) Gilliam, Greg Gilliam and Scott (Holly) Gilliam. Dear grandfather of 12. Dearest brother of Gene (Mildred), Larry (Vivian) and Lonnie (Jan). He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Lucille and his sister, Rachel.