Marking a Legacy: Honoring Timothy Jellow’s Monumental Impact

In episode #8 of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns speaks with Brandon Billester of the Monument Lettering Center about a remarkable design initiative to honor industry pioneer Timothy Jellow—co-founder of the Spacerite Company and creator of the iconic Modified Roman font. Though Jellow revolutionized monument lettering, his own grave remains unmarked. The episode explores his innovations, their lasting impact, and MBNA’s upcoming design challenge to finally create a fitting memorial. Tune in for a blend of history, design insight, and a heartfelt call to action to recognize a man who shaped the way we remember others. Chapters (00:00:08) - Monument Matters: Writing Monument Fonts(00:01:58) - About the Monument Lettering Center(00:05:01) - Marking the Grave of Timothy Jello(00:10:33) - Between the Scrolls: Memorial Design and Printing(00:17:09) - Timothy Jello's Modified Roman Alphabet(00:24:41) - Timothy Jo's grave(00:28:04) - Monument Builders in North America