John F. Milam Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John F. Milam of Du Quoin, Illinois, who passed away on October 1, 2022, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John F. Milam to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William R. Milam and Lila Milam (Digman); and his siblings, William Roy "Bud" Milam, June Armando, Norma Nurnberger and Mary Ann Shafer.

He is survived by : his wife Frances Valier; his children, Elaine Kirchner of Du Quoin and Robert Milam (Sheree) of Ft. Branch, IN; his grandchildren, Andrew Hayes of Du Quoin, Timia Ellis (William, III) of Mt. Carmel, Jeanellen Grant (Jacob Schenimann) of Cape Girardeau, Coy Kirchner of Centralia, Jonathan Milam of Ft. Branch, IN, Stanton Milam of Ft. Branch, IN, Calleigh Kirchner of Du Quoin and Nevaeh Kirchner of Du Quoin; his great grandchildren, Alexis, Ava, Jace, Weston, Steven, Zayen, Ruby and Kryton; and his brother Ben Milam (Bonnie) of Marissa. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends may make memorials to Second Baptist Church Building Fund or to the Paradise Cemetery (Mail to Steven Hitt, 3808 Hitt Rd. Tamaroa, IL 62888) and will be accepted at the funeral home.