Alva Gilliam

Alva "Alvie" Gilliam, 77, of Jackson, formerly of Potosi, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home.

Loving survivors include his wife of 17 years, Donna Gilliam of Jackson; five children, Kevin Gilliam of Farmington, Rodney Gilliam of Ribera, New Mexico, Elizabeth Verhearst of Hillsboro, and Ashley Conway and Blake Gilliam, both of Jackson; a brother, Gary Gilliam of Potosi; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two stepsons, Travis Wiggins of Jackson and Trent Wiggins of Fredericktown; Donna's sister, Kim Jones of Jackson; an uncle; three aunts; several cousins; and many friends.

Alva was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Gilliam; his parents, Alva L. and Judith Franklin Gilliam; and Donna's parents, Don and Sharon Bishop McCullough.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at Potosi Southern Baptist Church in Potosi.

The Rev. Aaron Campbell, assisted by the Rev. Wayne Isgriggs and Dr. Todd Buck will conduct a life celebration ceremony at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at the church. Interment will follow at Red Bud Memorial Park Cemetery in Potosi.

If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests Mercy Hill Church Building Fund in Jackson.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Alva's obituary article at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.