Elgin B. Gilliam

Mr. Elgin Benjamine Gilliam, of Farmington, passed away early Friday afternoon, December 4, 2015, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 89 years, 1 month & 2 days. Elgin was born on November 2, 1926, in Quaker, Missouri & was the son of Wintie Otte Gilliam and Ava Belle 'Turnbough' Gilliam. Also preceding in death were: 1 sister, Zelma Boyer & 1 brother, Almon Gilliam.

Elgin was retired from McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Corporation.

Survivors include: his wife, Alma Maxine 'Yount' Gilliam, of Farmington; 1 son, Steve (& Nina) Gilliam, of Caledonia and 1 sister, Delta Middleton, of Mineral Point. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews & friends.

There will be No Visitation, per Elgin's request.

Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Red Bud Memorial Gardens Cemetery, in Potosi, Missouri.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Elgin later, in the Spring of 2016. Arangements will be posted here when available.

Memorials may be made to: * Farmington Pet Adoption Center, Farmington, Missouri