John Phillip Clisham

John Philip Clisham, 76, of Forest, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2006, at Lynchburg General Hospital. For 21 years, he was the beloved husband of Alberta Martin Clisham.
Born Jan. 1, 1930, in Columbus, N.Y., he was a son of the late Bernard F. and Gladys Bartlett Clisham. Mr. Clisham was a retired manager with General Electric with 37 years of service and a U.S. Marine Corp., veteran, where he served in the Korean War. Mr. Clisham was a member of The Kirk.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gary P. Clisham and one sister.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Clisham is survived by two daughters, Carol C. Newman of Durham, N.C., and Cindy C. Oatman and her husband, Tom, of Woodbridge; one brother, Richard Clisham of Cassville, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Britney Clisham, Leah Clisham, Jason Newman, Joseph Newman, Travis Oatman, and Alexia Oatman and a great-grandson, Thomas Oatman.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Jim Dellert and the Rev. Nancy White. Interment with military honors by American Legion Post 16 will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider The Kirk
To send a condolence to the family, please go to www.whittenfuneralhome.com.
Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 7404 Timberlake Road, is serving the Clisham family.