of Harrison, AR
June 8, 1928 - December 19, 2023
Harold Alford Gillham, age 95, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on June 8, 1928, in Lead Hill, Arkansas to Elmer and Agnes Beroth Gillham. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha Lucille Roberts; his daughter, Brenda Joyce Collins; his brother, Charles Gillham; and two sisters, Francella and Maxine.
Harold was a longtime member and deacon of Eagle Heights Baptist Church. He enjoyed growing a vegetable garden, fishing, and playing pool.
Harold is survived by his grandchildren, Aaron Collins and his wife Heather of Jenks, Oklahoma, Jonathan Collins and his fiancé Teresa of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and Stephanie Spry and her husband Russell of Skiatook, Oklahoma; and great-grandchildren, Emily Teague and her husband Caleb, Jeremiah Collins, Garrett Spry, Christopher Spry, Harper Collins, and Harlow Collins.
The funeral service was on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
The interment was in White Oak Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Aaron Collins, Jonathan Collins, Russell Spry, Garrett Spry, Christopher Spry, and Michael Archer.
We only recently learned of the passing of Harold Gillham. Harold, Lucille and Brenda were a part of our lives, growing up in Harrison and attending Eagle Heights Baptist Church. Harold was truly a gentleman who lived an exemplary life. A lot of fond memories. May God's peace be with all who knew and loved Harold.
My father-in- law, a man of utmost truth and integrity who served as an example of how man is supposed to live since we first met 50 years ago. Always honest and fair to everyone he encountered in life's long journey and I will greatly miss him. I have no doubt that he is in the presence of our Creator with Brenda. Lucy and other loved ones who preceeded us beyond the stars.