Celebrating the life of….

Jourdan Jor'ell Gilliam

January 27 2017– February 9, 2017

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14

Jourdan Jor'ell Gilliam passed away peacefully in his parents' arms on February 9, 2017 at 7:46 pm at Inova Hospital in Fairfax Virginia. During his fleeting time, he touched many lives and was loved by all who met him.

Born nearly 17 weeks early on January 27, 2017 at 12:20 am and weighing only 1 lb., 2.7 oz., Jourdan was still able to grip his parent's finger, respond to their voices, he even opened his eyes when his father read a letter from his grandmother and reacted when God's name was whispered to him.

Jourdan had a tender face, with soft strands of hair covering his head. He resembled his brothers when his eyes were opened. He had long arms and legs like his daddy. One could imagine him to be taller like his sister.

Jourdan is survived by his parents, Courtnay and Wendelyn Gilliam; his sister Alexus Tucker; his brothers Triston Tucker, and Courtnay Tyler Gilliam Jr.; his maternal grandparents, Winfred and Evelyn Harris; his paternal grandparents, Armstead and Esther Gilliam; great grandmothers Henrietta Miree, Rose Sanders and Joyce Robinson; Aunt and Uncles Renodda Cherry, Rodney and Kami Harris, Jerohn and Lavonda Gilliam his great Aunts and Uncles, Monica,Bell, Karen Vargas, Kevin and Tracy Wideman, Stanley Williams, Edward and Amanda Miree, Charles and Sadie Miree, Mary and Joseph White, Arthur and Brenda Miree, Leroy and Evelyn Miree, Shirley and Carey Nobles, Elton and Viola Harris, Carrie and James Crews, Daniel Harris, Alvis Chandler and Randall and Theresa Sanders.   The Horsemen, Uncles Mike, Gerard, Ron; and a host of cousins, family and friends.

Celebration of life services for Jourdan will take place on Saturday February 18, 2017 11:00 am at Colonial Funeral home of Leesburg Virginia 201 Edwards Ferry Rd. Leesburg Virginia.

The family would like to thank the Inova Children's Neonatal Hospital staff and the Ronald McDonald House for their effort, support and dedication.

If you would like please in lieu of flowers make a donation to the Ronald McDonald House. Condolences may be sent to Courtnay & Wendy at 43825 Thornberry Square, Leesburg, VA 20176.

With Jourdan's passing we remind others that life is one to be celebrated. Although we will miss him every day, especially his loving eyes. He will forever be in our hearts.

"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." – A.A. Milne

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord . For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts". Isaiah 55:8-9