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for Robert Gilchrest
Charles Lonnie Gilchrest
January 5, 2025
I can´t believe it´s been 15year since I have been able to be in your presence, I miss you every single day dad, I just hope you are proud of the man I have become although I´m still growing I really miss your guidance, wisdom and all the love you showed me day in day out. You set such a great example on what it means to be a good father I know nobody is perfect but you were the perfect father to me I love you, your son Lonnie
January 29, 2010
Dear Gilchrest Family
Mr. Gilchrest was a wonderful and very thoughtful man. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
Rm
Dollie Zito
January 20, 2010
Dear Wilma and family
There was no one that could be any better that Bob. He made me laugh so hard I would cry during our car pool days. He will be truly missed and we wish you all the comfort there is during your sorrow. May God watch over you and all the family.
Keep in touch
Dollie Zito
Thomas & Betty Causey-Fields
January 16, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Richard James
January 15, 2010
I meet Robert when I was 18, fresh out of boot camp and stationed at DCSC now DSCC. I remember being nervous my first day and how he made me feel welcomed. I also remembered when I met Victoria his niece and she was taking me to a family function and I was feeling nervous about meeting her family for the first time and when I saw him. he made a joke and the nervous feeling went away, Eventually he became uncle Robert and every time I was around him I felt comfortable and like I was always part of the family. He is the type of man that I strive to be like everyday. Open hearted and a joyous personality. He will be missed greatly.
Roger Weaver
January 14, 2010
My condolences to Gil's family and many friends. His presence will be missed at the Courthouse. He was a class act.
Fletter Lee-McBroom
January 14, 2010
We the people who have the pleasure of being introduced to you all are here to be a means of comfort reaching out to you all in care and love. Be assured that I am keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts.
We all must pass thru this life one day to meet again on the other side and behold our Redeemer's face in the land of everlasting joy and peace...I Can Only Imagine.. Know that it is now that God is carrying you.
amanda cunningham
January 14, 2010
from my family to yours aunt wilma I am sorry that i was able to make it to support you all but better days are to come i love yall and i will see you guys soon rip uncle robert
January 14, 2010
wilma and family words can not express the sorrow that we feel for you and your family. Be assured that leaning on the Lord will see you through . Love you cousin tim & cathy Adams
Myra Ellis
January 14, 2010
Wilma & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I will continue to pray for you all.
Mount Olive/Morning Star Baptist Church
January 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.Hold on to Gods unchanging hand and he will give you strength and courage.
Sonya Allen
January 14, 2010
Sheila & Mrs. Gilcrist & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Mr. Gil. He was such a friendly and fun spirited person. My brother Randy is a member of the Knights, I used to come there with him. May God continue to bless you all and comfort you during your time of bereavement.
Marva Bibb-Truss
January 14, 2010
Wilma and family,
I know you've heard this before, but trust me, earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. I've visited your face book to see such a lovely family. They look like a lot of love has been given to them. That love came from you and Robert. The joy of shared love between you and Robert will one day outweigh the pain you feel now. And God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. Be encouraged to know that the Bibb Family is thinking and praying for you in the hour of need. Be blessed.
Chris Costello
January 14, 2010
I played basketball with Michael at St. Catherine's in the 70's. I am sorry for your loss and I am praying for your family. Turn to God for comfort and peace in this difficult time.
Chris
Francesca Miller
January 14, 2010
R.I.P uncle Robert, you truely will be missed. I wish i couldve gotten to know you more but I know you were a wonderful man. Say hi to my Dad for me =]. Love -Fran.
Jane Edgerton
January 14, 2010
To Karyn and Family you are in my prayers. Hold on to God's hands and he will bring you through this season.
Yvette Johnson
January 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Wilson court #45, Cincinnati, Ohio
John Walker
January 14, 2010
To the entire Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time may the memories be treasured and know that joy cometh in the morning.
John Walker & Yolanda
Tracy Reed
January 14, 2010
May God give you strength, courage, and support. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Blessings,
Tracy Reed, Tina Horton & family
Deborah F Everett-Croom
January 13, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Denise Kinzer
January 13, 2010
To: Shelia, Karyn & the entire Gilchrest family:
You have my deepest sympathy and I will keep you all in my prayers
January 13, 2010
Dear Gilchrest Family,
I met Gil last winter working at the Franklin Co. Courhouse and riding the bus. We became friends. I know he is in a better place, but we will all miss him. A family man, a gentleman a pleasure to have known him. God Bless,
Shirley Harper
Donna Davis
January 13, 2010
To Wilma &( entire family)
My Prayers are with you doing your time of grief,and i will countiue to keep you in prayer
Carol Richardson
January 13, 2010
Karyn, Sheila & Family:
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Carol Richardson
PAT BURTTS-GRAVES
January 13, 2010
GILCHREST FAMILY, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF BOB. WE WENT BACK TO THE 70'S WHEN HE WAS A DRIVER FOR CTC [COTA NOW]. HE AND MY FORMER HUSBAND WAS GOOD FRIENDS AND BOTH DRIVERS. HIS NAME WAS LAMAR BURTTS, AND THEY STILL STAYED IN TOUCH WITH ONE ANOTHER. BOB WAS THE BEST MAN AT MINE AND LAMAR'S WEDDING.I HAVE NOT SAW BOB SINCE IN THE 70'S, BUT DID TALK TO HIM ON THE PHONE ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, WHEN LAMAR HAD THREE WAY CALLING. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON, AND A LOT OF FUN. MY OLDEST DAUGHTER KATRINA USED TO BABYSIT SHANITA WHEN HE CAME TO VISIT. GOD BLESS ALL OF THE FAMILY, AND IKNOW HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL. LAMAR IS NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE FURNERAL,AS HE IS HAVING A BAD BOUT WITH THE GROUT.
pam,rod II,rod sr russell
January 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robbin Taylor
January 13, 2010
Dear Karen,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family in the loss of your brother. May you find comfort in your memories of him.
Robbin & Marvin Taylor
Deborah G. Williams
January 13, 2010
To Wilma and the entire Gilchrest Family (my Cousins & Family):
Here we go down this road again. It is a sad time, yet we must find a reason to rejoice. It seems that a lot of our family members have made the same journey over the last few years. But, in the midst of our sorrow and grief, we know that our God is faithful, and He loves us. He loved Robert too. Therefore, I am assured that all is well with his soul. We should hold fast to the good memories that we have of Robert. These are just a few:
When we were small children, Robert served as Sunday School Superintendant at the Second Shiloh Baptist Church under the pastorate of our uncle, the late Pastor Walter Hairston. (I bet you had forgotten that!
He always had a big booming laugh and loved to make people smile. He was my "go-to" person for anything happening in the family. If I needed to contact anyone, I would always call Robert and he would make the connection for me.
Whenever anything happened in our family, he always showed up. I remember when my husband Buck died, Robert was on his way to a prepaid cruise that he could not cancel. He called me and expressed his sincere regret that he would be out of the country and, therefore, couldn't be there. He meant it and I knew he did. He was genuine.
Robert used to e-mail me frequently with something that would make me laugh or put a smile on my face. I didn't open my e-mail daily, but when I did, I would always look for something encouraging or funny from him. I already miss "Big Gil."
He was my big cousin and I love him. Make no mistake about it, I'm on my way to Heaven, and I will look for him when I arrive.
I will keep you in my prayers. Feel free to call me when it seems that the burden of separation gets real heavy. It helps to share.
Love in Jesus (AGAPAO)
Cousin, Deborah Williams
January 13, 2010
To the Family of Robert Gilchrest;MAY THE LORD
BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME;AS YOU GREIF THE LOSS
OF YOUR LOVED ONE.
The Clayton,Lawson,Ferguson, Thompson Families
Long time friends of Robert and Family
Eric Stewart
January 13, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tracy Rice
January 13, 2010
Dear Shanita, Carmen & Robin,
I share in your sadness in the passing of your father. I pray that God will give you comfort at this difficult time and your happy memories will cheer you in the days to come. As you know your father and my father were great friends. I remember you all as you girls.Your dad will be missed.
Tracy Rice
January 13, 2010
Dear Wilma & Family
My condolences on the loss of your husband and our long time family friend. My father and Gilchrest were great friends. He will be missed.
Lynda Henderson
January 13, 2010
Dear Wilma and family, may God and all his angles bless you in your loss May he wrap his loving arms around you and keep you in this terrible time. Anything you may need call me. Love you very much, Lynda and Jeffrey Henderson
Ryan Johnson
January 13, 2010
My condolences to the Gilchrest family. I pray that God draws your family closer together and even closer to Him for strength during this difficult time. He was a good man who always made others smile.
Bob Kelley
January 12, 2010
To the Gilchrest family - I am a original homeboy from West Virginia - Robert and I grew up together - you can't imagine the crazy times we had when kids were kids and loved it! Well, he did get on my bad side a couple of times. (smile) He will be missed dearly! My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family members! Bumbina!
January 12, 2010
To Wilma and the entire Gilcrest family; To know Bob and to remember the sound of his laughter was a priviledge. We love you all so much. We will miss Bob, his smile and his antics but it is those wonderful qualities that we will think of and we'll smile with the rememberance of his name. love you, Gaye and Bob
Lisa Everett-Robin and Family
January 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maryhaven Family
January 12, 2010
Wilma and family,
We hope that you all can find some sort of peace and serenity in this terrible time of suffering. We love you very much.
January 12, 2010
Dear Mrs. Gilchrest and Family,
Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband, Robert. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.
Sincerely,
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Blue Star Mothers
Columbus, OH
January 12, 2010
Cousins God is allways with us in our deepest sorrows. Cousin Robert was a gift to us that I am glad I was allowed to know Sharon (Sherry) Mc Donald
Tyree Drafton
January 12, 2010
"Dear Gilchrest family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good man and well be missed. The Drafton family.
Belicia S.
January 12, 2010
Dear Family, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. While I share in the sorrow you feel, Mr.Bob was a pleasant presence at the court house as well as on the cota bus. Thank you for sharing him with us.
January 12, 2010
Sheila we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the peace of God be with you in this time of sorrow.
Glenda & Kenny Johnson
Carrie K.
January 12, 2010
Dear Gilchrest family, i would like to send my deepest sympathy to you all. i had a chance to meet mr. gil downtown in front of the court house, to ride the bus home..he was a funny man and a pleasure to meet. the thing i'm gonna miss the most of all...is seeing him trying to do the stanky leg.
he would have all of us laughing and having a great time. gonna miss you mr. gil...I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU!!
January 12, 2010
We are thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time. May you look to God for comfort.
With sympathy, Kevin and Lisa McPherson (Paw Paw and Mama Lisa)
Linda Thumboli
January 12, 2010
My deepest and sincere sympathies go out to you Wilma and your family. You know that God is able to keep you and your entire family in his care and comfort. Any time you need me, I am here for you. Robert will always be in your heart of memories. Love you.
Rodney Kent
January 12, 2010
I knew the man, I know the family, I have enjoyed good spirits and I have experienced bad times. Through it all RSG always had something good to say. It has been said that life is like a train ride. We board to a place unknown. A man comes along and takes our ticket and states he will inform us of our stop, as we travel along life’s highways. As we travel we meet a number of people who board at different points along our journey. Some we keep in our mind and in our hearts while others are just a fading memory of a time gone by and another stop along the way. On Wednesday the conductor called Gil's stop. His journey has been a good one and he has touched a number of lives by making friends along his journey. He may have left the train but he will not be for gotten. For each of us have a ticket and await the conductor to call our stop. For in the house of the father there are many rooms and one has been awaiting your arrival. You can now rest from your long journey.
You will be missed.
Rodney C. Kent
Jaime&Phyllis Griffin
January 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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