Earl Gilham

Earl Victor Gilham, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Dec. 31, 2023, at his home in Poplar Bluff.

Earl was born Jan. 28, 1956, to Earl and Margaret Moore Gilham in St. Louis, Missouri.

Earl was an avid outdoorsman that loved to fish, hike, and just be outdoors. He enjoyed woodworking and being a craftsman. He loved his children and grandchildren and spent as much time as possible making memories with them. He will truly be missed by his family and friends. He was a giant of a man with a strong will and determination for life.

Earl is survived by his mother, Margaret Jenkins; two sons, Cameron (Morgan) Gilham of Doniphan, Missouri, and Logan (Britney) Gilham of Poplar Bluff; four granddaughters, Camille, Carmen, Karlee, and Kaitlyn; two grandsons, Aiden, and Ashton; two siblings, Tim Jenkins and Deborah Greer; and several nieces and nephews.

Earl was preceded in death by his father, Earl Gilham.

Visitation will be held from 5-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Funeral services will at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, in the Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel with Pastor Steve Patterson officiating. Burial will take place at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family and friends of Earl Victor Gilham.

Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com.