Background
Gilliam, James Richard was born on January 11, 1891 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of James R. and Jackie B. (Johnson) Gilliam.
Gilliam, James Richard was born on January 11, 1891 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of James R. and Jackie B. (Johnson) Gilliam.
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Military Institute, 1910.
With, Lynchburg Trust & Savings Bank, 1911; president, Lynchburg Trust & Savings Bank, 1943-1954; Chairman of the Board, Lynchburg Trust & Savings Bank, 1954-1955; chairman, First National Trust & Savings Bank, 1955-1959; honorary chairman trust committee, First National Trust & Savings Bank, from 1959. Board directors Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Сompany of Virginia, First National Bank Danville, Lane Company, Altavista, Virginia, Virginia Hot Springs Inc.
Vice president, director Jones Memorial Library. Board directors Community House, Hot Springs, Virginia.
Married Nelle C. McCluer, February 2, 1915 (deceased July 1935). Children: Bates McCluer, Ellen C. Perry.