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ROGER GILPIN Obituary
Roger Keith "RJ" Gilpin Jr., age 34 of Freeport (formerly of Kent) passed away unexpectedly early Friday June 27, 2014, at his home. He was born on August 26, 1979, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio. He was the son of Roger Keith Gilpin Sr. and Christina Ruth Smith Gilpin of Freeport.
He was a 1997 graduate of Greenon High School in Enon, Ohio.
Roger was passionate about cooking, and dreamed of one day owning his own restaurant or catering business. He enjoyed sharing his love of cooking with his family and friends. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and also enjoyed golfing and researching family genealogy.
Roger was a loving father to his daughter, Lindsey. They enjoyed spending time on the lake fishing and boating and taking Gator rides through the hills around his home.
He is survived by his parents Roger and Christina Gilpin of Freeport; daughter Lindsey Gilpin of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; sisters Christie Bobbitt (Todd) of Eustis, Florida and Robin Sir Louis (Tim) of Jeannette, Pennsylvania; a brother Charles Gilpin (Courtney) of Woodbury, Minnesota, paternal grandmother Edna (Yeary) Gilpin of Elberta, Alabama, Uncle Richard Gilpin of Elberta, Alabama, a nephew Tanner Sir Louis and a niece Allison Bobbitt.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Moris E. Gilpin, maternal grandfather Harry M. Smith and maternal grandmother Doris Jeane (Cook) Smith.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2014, in Koch Funeral Home, 216 S. High Street, Freeport. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2014, in the funeral home with Pastor Dave Koch officiating. Burial will follow in Greenmont Union Cemetery in Freeport.
The family invites everyone to come celebrate Roger's life at Freeport Fire Hall immediately following the burial.
Arrangements were entrusted to Koch Funeral Home, 216 S. High Street, Freeport, Ohio 43973. Phone: 740-658-3470. Online condolences may be made on the funeral home's website. www.kochfuneralhome.net
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Sally Hershiser
July 2, 2014
As RJ's 6th grade teacher, I am saddened to read of his death. I remember him fondly. I remember him coming to my kitchen window to ask if I stuffed the bra of my goose's swim suit. When I said yes, he said, I thought so!!!!! Too cute!
Marolyn Bills
July 2, 2014
Dear Gilpin Family I am praying for you all. I know how hard this is for you all. I love you Aunt Marolyn
Matt Nichols
July 1, 2014
Even tho I didn't know him real well "RJ" was always an upbeat guy who was fun to be around and brought a smile to everyone's face. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and love ones
JR Anderson
July 1, 2014
My condolences to his family, we will miss you very much RJ.
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July 1, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers to Rogers daughter, family and friends.
Laura Bruey (Ellsworth)
June 30, 2014
You were too young RJ, rest peacefully. Many prayers for your entire family, especially your little girl.
Matt Naylor
June 30, 2014
My thoughts are with you and your family, RJ. I'll always remember you and the fun times we had as kids growing up when I drive through the old neighborhood. Rest in peace, friend.
meg guggisberg
June 30, 2014
Roger was a good friend of mine during an influential time in my life. I'm saddened to hear the news of his passing. always thought that we would catch up again someday. we still will just not in this lifetime :)
Larry Mosca
June 30, 2014
I was deeply saddened by the news of RJ's passing. My heart felt condolences go out to his family & Friends.
Robin Leichliter (Ellsworth)
June 30, 2014
R.J. was always an upbeat guy to be around when we were in school. I remember him most for helping me out in 8th grade biology class, as he was my lab partner. I'm sorry for your loss, he was a great guy.
Sue Gibbons, David Gibbons and his wife Melissa, and family gibbons
June 30, 2014
May this light guide you on your way my friend, and may this light also guide you family to a life without their precious son and brother.
Maya Mitchell
June 30, 2014
My thought & prayers are with Roger's family & friends. I knew him as "RJ" when we went to elementary school together in Kent, OH. I am sorry for your loss.
Mark and DonaKay Hannagan
June 29, 2014
Please know that we are praying for all of you through the days and months ahead.We are here for you anytime- please know that! We love you all.
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