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Craig Gilkison Obituary

Craig Owen Gilkison age 74 of Hopewell VA passed away Feb 27, 2023. Craig served 31 years in the Navy, Army and 20 years in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Craig was the son of Lorraine Rose (Kobus) and Charles Perry Gilkison born April 8, 1948 in York PA. Craig graduated from Weston High School in 1966. He graduated from Virginia State University in 1984. Craig obtained a Master's degree while in the Army. Craig enjoyed a full life of riding his motorcycles, photography, boating, flying and shooting clays. He was a founding member of the VFW 637 Rider Group. Craig leaves behind a daughter, Marlaine O'Reilly, Campton NH; his brother, Bruce Gilkison of Holliston MA, and his life partner of 32 years Kathleen Lloyd. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held March 25, 2023 at 1 PM at the VFW, 1601 Lynchburg St, Hopewell. Following the service a reception will be held. There will be no formal visitation. Burial will be at sea with full military honors.



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Published by Boston Herald from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2023.

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