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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Ivory Jackson
October 8, 2022
Gilchrist you are very special to me. You was always funny and could make me laugh even when I didn't feel like it. You were the love of my life! Our Son Moori has your sense of humor. I miss you so much! Rest in peace!
Ivory Jackson
October 6, 2019
Gil you always managed to put a bright smile on my face, even when we were going through. My love for you has not changed. I miss you so very much and think of you often. I know you are up in heaven telling your funny jokes and making everyone laugh. I thank God for all the lives you touched while you were here on earth.
Valarie Jackson
October 19, 2010
Cousin Susquie:
You left behind so many stories, so many legends and so much love. May you rest in peace.
Armstrong High School Class of 1970
October 15, 2010
To Cassandra Eggleston & Family:
May the knowledge that Gilchrist is with the Lord bring you comfort at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Bruce Smith
October 15, 2010
O (juice) was what GIL call me.I met Gil through Mannyboy his devoted friend.They where like tagteam partners,when you see one you know the other one aint far.We the boys El,Spunk,Diddy,Bruce(Juice),send our hearts and condolences to the family and Ms.Vriginia.We know our FAMILY is sadden about Gil,but GOD knows all things.Gil had a smile on his face that you couldn't but love.GOD will enjoy that smile and laugh.So rest now unc and i enjoyed you everyday that we kick it with one another.
Latifa Little
October 15, 2010
For you Gil I do light a candle. I met you as a teenager in the midst of a crisis. I temporaily lost my family. You were there and you tried to do all you could to help me and my siblings get through it. You, Gil, will always be my brothers father and my daughters great uncle. I never told him but he is so much more. I respected him for what he did for my family and will always cherish his memory. Gil was so full of life, so silly and fun to be around. He is survived by a loving supportive family that I like to claim as my own. The word that i will most remember him by is "JOKE--JOKE--JOKE!!!" My daughter and I send our deepest condolences to all that are affected by his departure and we shall hold you all up in prayer.Peace from Latifa Little and Tawana Camelia Lewis
Latifa Little
October 15, 2010
Gilchist is my brothers dad and my daughters great uncle. He has always been pleasant company to be around. I have loved him and the members of his family for as long as I can remember. Gil was the kind of guy that you could not stay angry with. He was so silly, so lively, and such a nice guy.I met Gil as a teenager and it was a very awkward time for me.I had temporarily lost my family and Gil tried to do what he could to see my family through that ordeal. Looking back, I respected Gil for that and will always cherish his memory. My daughter and I send our deepest condolences out to all that are effected by his departure. I would like to remember him by three words. "JOKE--JOKE--JOKE!"from Latifa Little/Tawana Camelia Lewis
Latifa Little
October 15, 2010
Gilchrist and I are a double related. He is my brothers father and my daughters great uncle. Now that he gone I realize he always been so much more. I am honored to have known him and I will cherrish all of the memories that I have of him. I never told him but Gil was a good guy, I love him and I will miss him. My deepest condolences to all the lives that are affected by his lost. Even though Millie and I cannot be there in body we will be there in spirit. Latifa Little/Tawana Camelia Lewis (Portsmouth,Va)
Ivory Jackson
October 15, 2010
"Family, you'll have my deepest condolences all of you are in my prayers we will all miss Gilchrist dearly". Love always, Ivory Jackson(Portsmouth, VA)
Angel Shabazz
October 15, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Barb Bell
October 15, 2010
you were a funny guy and made people all around you laugh now you;re in heaven with the angels making them laugh my sympathy goes out to your family you will be missed.
From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home
October 15, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
October 14, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Eggleston family.
Vanessa Eggleston Warren
Venita Walker
October 14, 2010
Gill will surley be missed he was very a beautiful person with a pleasant personality.I pray that God will ease your pain in the days to come, Venita
Walker Richmond Va.
b waddey sr.
October 14, 2010
my condolences to the family sorry to hear about your loss
b.waddey /dr fly
Heather Montgomery
October 14, 2010
This may be the most beautiful obituary I have seen. Thank you.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
October 14, 2010
To the family of Gilchrist Eggleston,
We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Gilchrist. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor his memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.
Jim Glass
General Mgr.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
804-355-5271
October 14, 2010
I do not know Mr. Eggleston, but I can tell by his obituary that he was special. I loved the way he thanked all of the special people in his life. He is obviously resting with his loved ones that were waiting for him...beautiful.
October 13, 2010
To the family may the peace of God rest in your heart,our thought willbe with GIL REMEMBERING HIS GRACEFULL SMILE and willingness to help.
James & marcus
October 12, 2010
You will always be apart of our family, and stay close to our heart. A brother, a friend, and an uncle. We love you.
Fludy, Angie, and Carra
Vicky Hunter
October 12, 2010
My condolences to the family. I've known Gil for years. He will be missed.
Tarnesha Hunter-Jones
October 12, 2010
I remember Gil from when I was a little girl. I'm an old friend of the family. My condolences to the family.
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