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Mr. Robert Lee Gilchrist, Jr.
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The Life Seasons of Robert Lee Gilchrist, Jr.
"To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1
A Time To Be Born
Robert ("Gil") was born June 29, 1953, to the late Robert Lee Gilchrist, Sr. and the late Ruby Mae Gilchrist in Burke County, Georgia.
A Time To Learn
Robert attended the Burke County Public Schools and graduated from Waynesboro High School.
A Time To Work
Robert was employed by Thermal Ceramics for 40 plus years.
A Time To Serve
Robert was baptized at an early age and became a member of Gordon Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He served, faithfully, as a Deacon until his health failed.
A Time To Love
Robert was the loving father of two daughters, Sylvia and Marcia. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and thoroughly enjoyed cooking for his family and friends.
A Time To Die
On November 8, 2022, God called Robert to his eternal home from Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Gilchrist, Sr., his mother, Ruby Mae Gilchrist, his daughter, Marcia Denise Gilchrist and his brothers, King Edward Gilchrist and McArthur Gilchrist.
A Time To Mourn
Robert leaves to cherish his precious memories: a loving daughter, Sylvia Gilchrist, a precious granddaughter, Kayla Freeman, a loving and devoted partner, Barbara Combs, five brothers: John (Cheryl) Gilchrist, Roger (Sharon) Gilchrist, Alvin (Mae) Gilchrist, Nathaniel (Brenda) Gilchrist and Jeffery Gilchrist; one sister, Roberta (Bob) Rogers; one aunt, Johnnie Mae McClary; a very caring sister-in-law, Cheryl Gilchrist; and a multitude of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Gordon Hill Baptist Church, Old Waynesboro Road, Waynesboro, GA 30830.
Phinazee and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the services for Mr. Robert Lee Gilchrist, Jr. The Augusta Chronicle -- November 12, 2022
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