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Jerry Gilman Obituary
Indianapolis - Jerry Lynn Gilman, 62, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home. Born Thursday, January 2, 1958 in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Vernon "Happy" Gilman and Lela Mae (Gooch) Gilman. His loving wife since April 1, 2001 is Debra Lynn (Hood) Gilman of Indianapolis.
Jerry was a member of the 1976 graduating class of Arsenal Technical High School. He owned and operated Gilman's Welding Service since 1980, and retired from Harding Poorman Group commercial printing in 2014. Jerry received the honor of a Kentucky Colonels Commission in May 1997. He proudly supported Indiana University Athletics, especially Hoosier basketball, and his favorite Major League Baseball team, the New York Yankees. The Indianapolis 500 was always important to Jerry and his family finds it especially poignant that he left this world during the famed Month of May.
Not only did Jerry love all things Indiana, he also enjoyed his childhood summers in Kentucky with extended family. He leaves behind his cherished Aunt Jennie Goodpaster of Waynesburg, KY and several cousins. Those summers on the farm and at the family homestead gave him an appreciation of gardening, which was one of his favorite activities.
Jerry also leaves behind his beloved daughter, Lyndsay Kristin Gilman (Ward) and his son-in-law, William Hodges Ward, both of Indianapolis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Lewis Gilman, and his infant grandson, Thomas Hughel Ward.
A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Fall Creek Church, 8901 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis, IN 46256. A Visitation will be held 12:00 P.M. until service time begins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions suggested to Arsenal Technical HS Alumni Association online at www.athsalumniassociation.com or by sending a check to P.O. Box 11433, Indianapolis, IN 46201.
Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 East Washington Street.
www.shirleybrothers.com
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Cheryl Fry
May 12, 2020
Jerry was loved by all who ever was lucky enough to be his friend....he was always smiling and happy every time I saw him. The world lost a wonderful man, heaven got a new Angel...RIP dear friend. May God bless his family in their time of need
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