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Marcus Gilchrist Obituary

Marcus Anthony Gilchrist, 23, of 105 Bittersweet Drive, died on May 7, 2011 from injuries sustain in an automobile accident. Born in Augusta, Ga., son of Illie Gilchrist, Jr., and Syneta Settles Gilchrist. He was a member of the Liberty Spring Baptist and employed by Eaton. Survivors include his father, Greenwood, SC and. mother of McCormick; finance, Charnitica Holloway and son Kaleb Gilchrist, Saluda, SC; brother, Kelvin Settles, Allendale, SC; sister, Sheneque Gilchrist, McCormick, SC; maternal grandmother, Magie Settles, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gilchrist, paternal great grandmother, Jessie Gilchrist all of Edgefield, SC; and other relatives. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday at the Liberty Spring Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Henry Merriweather, burial will follow in church cemetery. Butler & Sons Funeral Home is in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com/obits The Augusta Chronicle-May 10, 2011

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on May 10, 2011.

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shaylon dozier

May 27, 2011

I just wanted to send my condolences to the friends and family of Marcus Gilchrist. He was a very kind person and will be truly missed. I pray that you all will be able to cope during such a time. God bless you.

Renata Minick

May 24, 2011

Im soo soRRy for uR lose... Im still pRayin foR da family:+))

Wallace & Tammie Garrett III

May 12, 2011

Sheneque,
We are so sorry to hear about your brother. We know how hard it is to loose someone you love. Trust that GOD is in control and lean on Him to comfort you. We pray that GOD be with you and your family.
GOD bless you.

May 11, 2011

Man when I received the phone call that u had died it was like wow. It seemed like only yesterday we were in school just chillin. Time goes by so fast man. R.I.P. my brother.
Mario Williams: Chesapeake, Virginia

Korvus Hillary

May 11, 2011

It's still hard to believe that you are gone man?The memories I have of you start back in elementary school until high school.You were truly a great person and never will be forgotten.May God be with your family during this time.R.I.P friend

Tiffany Dodd

May 11, 2011

Praying for the family!

Premo James

May 11, 2011

Rip bro.

Jessica M

May 11, 2011

miss u marcus much luv :)

CIERROR THOMAS

May 11, 2011

To the family and friends of marcus.. He was a wonderful friend,father, and son. the question dat we keep asking is why? But god makes no mistakes, he knew wat was best for him and he needed a angel..hes gone but hes never forgotten. R.I.P MARCUS...

Ashlea Mathis

May 11, 2011

My prayers are with you'll in this time of sorrow!!! I can not sit here and say I know what you are going through because I don't!! But remember there is a God that sits high and look low no matter what the situation may be he will see you through it all!! Keep your heads up high and he will see you through!! Tici, Kaleb, and Ms. Gilchrist love yall alwayz!!! Ashlea Mathis( Saluda, SC)

hope lewis

May 11, 2011

to the family, im sorry for your lost! the lewis family will keep your family in our prayers! as parents i know its hard to bury a child! but the lord will order your steps and guide you! just keep in mind, that he makes no mistakes! may he rest in peace!

Shawtanya Abney

May 11, 2011

R.I.P friend! You will be truly miss:(

ANNETTE PARKS-DOTTS

May 11, 2011

San,,, I am praying that God gives you lots of strength .


luv ya,,, Net, Nessa, n Lisa PARKS

samantha mccain/garnier

May 11, 2011

I can't believe ur gone u are so young, but god makes no mistakes, no one knows their destiny only the great creator does from the day we are all created, it feels like yesterday we were sitting in art arguing with each other, marcus u will truely be missed, u are now and angel watching down on us we will meet again. To ur parents I know your baby is gone but he is in a better place with the almighty he suffers no more no more heart ache or pain sadness is only for a day cry now and rejoice tomorrow for that is what marcus would want my love and prayers are with you and your family.

Tawana Graham

May 10, 2011

To the Gilchrist Famly: I am sorry for ur loss I have had some good times wit Marcus and he is a really good friend and I am really gonna miss him so much. God does not make mistakes he will really be missed. TEARS.

La'Kia Williams

May 10, 2011

Marcus.....I can't believe that you're gone. I remember us all being the "crew" freshamn year. You were and still are a great guy. (Even with your "white boy" swag. LOL *smile*) We love you and we will never forget the impact you had on our lives. Keep watch over Kaleb, he needs you now, more than ever.

Montana Quick

May 10, 2011

Marcus was an amazing person who was always putting others before himself he had a smile that could light up the room tici,kaleb and the whole Gilchrist family keep your head up he would want you too and one day we will all meet again I'm so thankful that God let me and Marcus cross paths so that we could meet and I realized he was a beautiful person, classmate, and friend R.I.P Marcus I know your watching over us!

NATEESHA MARTIN

May 10, 2011

To the family may GOD be with u tomorrow. You love him but GOD loves him best.

Stanley Martin

May 10, 2011

To the Gilchrist Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prays are with your family, GOD do not make any mistakes. Think of all the good times and rejoice, Marcus is not gone he is just away. We will meet him again one day.

Mr. Stanley and Mrs. Andrea Martin

Corrie Morgan

May 10, 2011

Still can't believe this happen Bro you was like Family to me like a cousin you will be miss Marcus but you might be gone but still in living with us (PB2CB)

Deanndra Bussey

May 10, 2011

dear Classmate, and a beautiful, beautiful person and spirit. I know in my heart that you are already resting in Paradise with the King. we love you, and we'll miss you dearly until Our Father returns. see you soon

to Our Lord:

Eternal God, King of Heaven and Earth:
Thank you for watching over and keeping us all during this time. Lord, we still give you all the Glory, for sharing this life with us. We still give You the honor and praise for keeping Your promise that You will never leave us, nor forsake us. For that alone, we bless You just for being that Comforter. We may not understand, but God, we still trust you. We love You Jesus. In Your Holy Name, this I pray. -Amen

See you soon MG

Dee Bussey
STHS C/O 2006

Demetric Coleman

May 10, 2011

I hate to hear bad news about good people and you are a good person..but god never makes a mistake he wanted his angel with him and now he has you....Now you can rest..but you will truly be missed.

Cameron Williams

May 10, 2011

Hard to believe you are gone but I know God has a place prepared for you! Rest in peace my friend! We shall meet again one day!

tahavian bussey-anderson

May 10, 2011

only god knows our faith, u were a good person never to be forgotten! u are n a better place and n great hands now. one day we all will meet again until then rip m.g. my prayers go out to your family n friends u r truly loved n missed.

Jalisha Adams

May 10, 2011

It's so hard to believe that you are gone, but I know you are in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends, and I hope you look down on the rest of us. You are gone, but you will never be forgotten. You were like the sweetest person anyone could ever know and you inspired everyone you came into contact with, and I know your son will grow up to be just like you, just keep your loving arms around all of us here on this earth. I love you, Jalisha.

Brittany lovette

May 10, 2011

R.i.p Marcus you will truely be missed...love you

Tyree & Myra Ragin

May 10, 2011

Sometimes life sucks but we all know God has a plan for everyone and even tho it hurts now, who are we to question it? We love u Marcus and it still doesnt seem real, jus seem like yesterday you and Joe were taking Trey food out his room, it was never a dull moment with you around......R.I.P Marcus (Palmetto Boy) lol......We love u

Yolanda Hillary

May 10, 2011

Hard to believe that someone who I watched grow from a boy to a handsome young man is gone. I remember how close you, my brother, and Scooter were. You always had a smile on your face. Rest in peace dear.

Jerlyn Renita Herring Lee

May 10, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Family. May your memories, along with the knowledge that others care and are grieving with you, help, in some small way, to comfort you.

NIKKI GORDON

May 10, 2011

U will be dearly missed but we as ur friends will never 4 get u LUV U CUZ......RIP MARCUS

Sherrise Chinn

May 10, 2011

You're gonna be missed. I pray that you will be able to rest in peace.

Tiffany Nicholson

May 10, 2011

Marcus I cant believe I writing this but I will miss u dearly, classmate and friend.

Vera Eleazer

May 10, 2011

Sand:
My prayer is that God give you and the family comfort beyond all undestanding. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Larie

Portia Bush

May 10, 2011

Still can't believe ur gone but u r where we r trying to get to. RIP Marcus....

Jerrilyn Gordon-Harmon

May 10, 2011

Peace, prayer and blessings.
Remember that we love and care about you.

Deirdre Wilson

May 10, 2011

U will truly be missed Marcus

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