James Robert Gillam

James Robert “Jimmy” Gillam, 56, of Festus passed away January 6, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born September 23, 1963 in Bonne Terre to the late Howard Lee Gillam, Sr. and Gwendolyn June (Henry) Cook. He was also preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Walter and Ann (Jenkerson) Gillam.

Jimmy is survived by four siblings, Bill Gillam, Howard Gillam and wife Debbie, Heather Lara and husband Alonso, Matt Gillam and wife Sarah; step-mother, Janet (Smith) Gillam. Several other family members also survive.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Palmer Cemetery in Belgrade, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son – Taylor Chapel in Farmington.