We are sad to announce that on March 19, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Richard Gillingham Sr. of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, born in Nashville, Tennessee. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Gillingham Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his father Gordon Dow; his son Samuel Gillingham; and his brother-in-law Ivey Ward Oliphant. He is survived by : his wife Sharman Nash Gillingham; his children, Richard G. Gillingham, Jr. (Tracy), Wendi E. Butler (Kenzi), Tiffany M. Tabor (James) and Chrisy D. Gambrell (Philip); his siblings, Thomas Gillingham (Mary Lynn), Kevin Gillingham (Theresa) and Barbara Oliphant; his grandchildren, Richard G. Gillingham, III, Joy Gillingham, Caleb Gillingham, Zoe Gillingham, Kendra Butler, Eric Tabor, Jet Tabor, Philip Gambrell, Jr., Sjaan Gambrell and Avy Gambrell; and his great grandchild Stephen Gambrell.

If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to No Greater Love Ministries, PO Box263 Du Quoin, IL 62832, 618-542-4503.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin & Bell Funeral Homes