Andrew David Gilliam

Andrew David Gilliam, 31, of Summerville, SC, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

He was born on December 11, 1987, in Ann Arbor, MI, to Tracy Hall Gilliam and David Gilliam. Andrew graduated from Summerville High School in 2006, went on to get his Associates Degree in Business from Trident Tech and started his own business in 2015. He was an avid soccer fan and played the sport himself all through high school.

Andrew is survived by his parents Dave and Tracy Gilliam of Summerville, SC, his sisters Sarah Thomas and her husband Brady Thomas, and Kaitlin Gilliam, his Grandmother Jeannine Hall of Ladson, SC, and his Grandparents David and Carolyn Gilliam of Pinckney, MI, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his Grandfather, Roy A. Hall “Papa”, of Ladson, SC.

Andrew, you left us way too soon. We will forever remember you with that beautiful smile, for your kind, sweet spirit, the way you made us laugh and for the joy that you brought to all of our lives. The incredible love you had for your family will never be forgotten. You will always be with us and we will share all of our memories of you with joy, laughter, and tears. We love you and thank God for every moment that we were blessed to have you.

Contributions in memory of Andrew may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (www.stjude.org)

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371.