William E. Gillum Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William E. “Bill” Gillum, 59, of Ashland, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday morning, April 18, 2015 at his home in Boyd County, Kentucky. Bill was born December 31, 1955 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Virgil Alfred Gillum and Norma Jean Nunley Gillum. He was also preceded in death by a dear brother-in-law James M. “Mick” Brown. Bill graduated from Paul G. Blazer High School in 1974 and received his Bachelor and Master Degrees from Morehead State University. He was employed by the Carter County Board of Education and was a devoted Physics and Chemistry teacher at West Carter High School where he was an inspiration to many students. Bill was a avid collector of “gadgets”, a great cook and loved being outdoors. As a youth, he always looked forward to annual scouting trips with his Dad and as a member of the Northeastern Kentucky Fish and Game Association, he was always very concerned about the environment. Bill truly loved all animals, but his dogs were his pride and joy. Through the years he treasured his time with each of them. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 39 years, Catherine Marie Hicks (Cathy) Gillum; two sisters Bonnie Jean Brown and Melba Jo Runyon (Chuck) both of Ashland and one brother Virgil David Gillum (Mary Anne) of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two nieces Jerri Lynn Hazlett (Larry) of Ashland and Mary Jane Gillum of Virginia Beach, Virginia and four nephews Mike Brown (Jennifer) of Ashland; Deron Runyon (Gina) of Huntington; Derek Runyon (Brandy) and Devon Runyon (Nicole) both of Ashland. Bill is also survived by many great nieces and nephews. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Wildwood First Church of God 3500 South 29th Street Ashland, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the church. Miller’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Flowers are welcome but donations may be made to William E. Gillum Memorial Scholarship Fund with check made payable to West Carter County High School 365 W. Carter Drive Olive Hill, KY 41164 or Ashland Animal Rescue Fund (AARF) at P.O. Box 2061 Ashland, KY 41105-2061.

William E. Gillum

December 31, 1955 - April 18, 2015