Roosevelt Gilliam, Sr., 92, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Sunday, March, 30, 2025 at his residence. The son of Edmon Gilliam and Lillian Cook, he was born on Wednesday, April 13, 1932 in Tallahassee. In 1956, the Gilliam family relocated to St. Augustine.  After many years of employment  as a painter at Deco Marine and as a custodian at St. Augustine High School, Roosevelt retired. He was a faithful deacon at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church of St. Augustine.

In addition to his parents, Roosevelt was preceded in eternal rest by his wife, Ella Mae Gilliam; daughters, Dorothy, Beverly, Philoretta; son, Roosevelt, Jr.; granddaughter, Carmina; great granddaughter, Justina Mack.

Memories of Roosevelt will forever be cherished by sons, John (Sylvia) Gilliam, Atlanta, GA; Rev. Charlie E. Gilliam, St. Augustine; Michael (Lisa) Gilliam, Sr., Palatka; Derek (Teresa) Gilliam and Frederick Gilliam, both of St. Augustine; Vincent (Evelyn) Taylor, Atlanta, GA; brother, Leroy (Barbara) Gilliam, Daytona Beach; 20 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews and a special friend, Eloise Roman.

Visitation of family and friends will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, April 4; Homegoing Celebration will be 11 a.m., Saturday, April 5 at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 280 Duval Street, St. Augustine, Reverend Richard A. Madison, Pastor. Reverend Charlie Gilliam (son) is the eulogist.