John Frankllin Gillham Jr.
September 24, 1928 - June 20, 2019
John Franklin Gillham, Jr., age 90, of Edwardsville, Illinois died Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. He was born September 24, 1928, in Edwardsville, the son of the late John F. & Doris (Early) Gillham, Sr. John graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. He began his career as a teacher, worked as a farmer and a stockbroker, then returned to education as a Librarian for the Venice and East St. Louis School Districts. Through his efforts, John brought the gift of reading to many students by seeking out engaging materials, creating an Elementary library, and sharing his own love of literature. He married Von Gillham in Edwardsville on October 9, 1965. She preceded him in death on January 8, 2009. John is survived by two sons, Kirk Myers & wife Ellen of Edwardsville and John W. Gillham & wife Karen of Colorado Springs; one daughter, Carol Contestabile & husband Bryan of Irving, Texas; and seven grandchildren: Kirk, Kristin, Rochelle, Zach, Chelsie, Jake and Nick; and one great-grandchild, Joey. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Myers and two brothers, Richard & Frederick Gillham. John attended Immanuel United Methodist Church in Edwardsville, and was a Korean War U.S. Army veteran. There is no visitation and an interment will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on July 9. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com. Weber & Rodney Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John Franklin Gillham, Jr., age 90, of Edwardsville, Illinois died Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. He was born September 24, 1928, in Edwardsville, the son of the late John F. & Doris (Early) Gillham, Sr. John graduated from Washington... View Obituary & Service Information