Jesse Gillam, Sr., 72, of Park Hills passed away February 17, 2015, at Community Manor in Farmington. Jesse was born August 23, 1942 in Frankclay, to the late Lovell and Marie (Politte) Gillam. He was a lifetime member of The Knights of Columbus in Ste. Genevieve and VFW Post #9904. He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Lovell Benard Gillam and David Paul Gillam. Jesse is survived by his loving wife, Kathy (Lalumandier) Gillam; two children, Jesse G. Gillam, Jr. and wife Amber, Nikki M. Kohm and husband Dan; five grandchildren, Cayla, Ashley, Jessica, Emma, and Neil; one brother, Ronald J. Gillam and wife Ree; one sister, Margaret Prier; several loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, February 19, 2015, from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at the C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge. Reverend James Dyer will be officiating. Inurnment is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Friday, February 20, 2015. View tribute and share your memories and condolences at www.czboyer.com.