John D. Gillam, 80, died peacefully at home March 1, 2021.

A life well lived. A Gentle Man well loved.

John is survived by his wife, Liz; son, Rick and wife Janet, grandchildren Ben and Ali; daughter Mary Beth and husband Josh Brown; brother Dick and wife Mary; nephews Russ and Chuck; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Watson McCoy, Meg and Mike Toomey, Missy and Bill Cline; nephews, Will and Spencer Cline.

"Sometimes it takes sadness to know happiness, noise to appreciate silence, and absence to value presence." – Shared by Ben Gillam.

Private family services are being planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to OhioHealth Hospice Giving: www.foundation.ohiohealth.com. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home.  Pleas share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.