Carl Edward Killam, 61, of East Moline, IL. died Tuesday, May 18, 2004, following a courageous battle with cancer. He passed in the presence of friends and family.
Services were held Friday, May 21 at Wildwood Baptist Church, East Moline. Burial was at National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal, with military honors conducted by East Moline American Legion Post 227. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Carl Killam Business Scholarship or Wildwood Baptist Church.
He was born February, 4, 1943 in Rippey , IA, son of Wilton Killam and Cleone (Grow) Killam. He married his loving wife, Kathleen Heater on November 25, 1967.
Carl taught at United Township High School for 36 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.
Carl was an involved member of Wildwood Baptist Church and the East Moline Rotary Club. He enjoyed golfing and supporting both the Iowa Hawkeyes and UTHS Panthers.
Survivors include many family and friends, his wife, Kathleen; brother and sister in law, Ken and Karen of Capron IL. ; sons and daughter in law, Kai and Christa, East Moline, and Kris of St. Louis, MO. and a perfect grandson, Caden Edward Killam.
Kathy Killam’s address is: 2600 2nd St. Court , East Moline, IL. 61244.