J.D. Gillham

J.D. Gillham, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the age of 87. Loving husband of Norma L. Gillham; beloved son of the late James Dennis and Fankie Mae Gillham; devoted father of Cheryl (Kevin) Basden, Terry Lynn (the late Becky) Gillham; treasured grandfather of Cody Gillham, Trent Gillham, Chloe Ashley, and Austin Evans. J.D. is also preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy and Nelton Gillham; and sister, Dorothy Smith.

J.D. proudly served his country in the United States Army. He graduated from Bethany Nazarene College. J.D. retired from General Motors after many years of service. He was a member of Faith Community Church. He served 20 plus years as Bus Pastor and Children’s Church Minister at O’Fallon Church of the Nazarene. J.D. loved the Lord and invested his life in helping people get into heaven. J.D. was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in J.D.'s honor to Faith Community Church, St. Ann, Missouri.