GILLIAM, Ralph Leon

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona - 02/17/2004 Ralph Leon Gilliam, 47, died Feb. 7, 2004 in Eagar. Leon was born in Springerville, Oct. 3, 1956 to Ray and Elaine Gilliam. He lived his entire life in Round Valley and graduated from Round Valley High School. He married Denise Browning on June 20, 1975. He was an automobile mechanic by trade. His survivors include: wife, Denise; sons Dennis (& Zona) and Daryl (& Traci); brother Donnie; sisters Diane, Donna, Marlene, Chuck and five grandchildren. Also his mother, Elaine Gilliam. He is preceded in death by his father, Ray Gilliam. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Eagar Stake Center. Interment was at the Eagar Cemetery. Jewkes Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.