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Anthony Bruce Gilpin

Anthony Gilpin Obituary

ANTHONY BRUCE
GILPIN, 54
Journalist

LAKELAND - Mr.
Anthony Bruce Gilpin, 54, died of heart failure Saturday (October 24, 2009) in Lakeland.
Born in Riverside, CA., on Sept. 16, 1955, he was a journalist, having work-ed for The Ledger for 11 years. He was an artist, loved drawing and oil painting. Anthony loved acting and ballroom dancing. He celebrated his 50th birthday with a trip to Ireland with his ballroom dance group.
Mr. Gilpin is survived by his sister Alice Berry Gilpin-Walker, Hayward, CA.; brothers Alfred Bernard Gilpin Jr., Chino, CA., and Ashley Bryon Gilpin, Hemet, CA.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, October 29 at the historic Polk Theatre.
The family would ask that memorial donations be made in Anthony's name to the Peace River Center's Jeanene Brown Drop In Center. The center offers a safe place for people with mental health issues to go for support, fellowship, education and social opportunities. For more information call 863-413-2788 or go online to
www.peace-river.com. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1559, Bartow, FL 33881.

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Published by The Ledger on Oct. 28, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Gilpin

33 Entries

Alice Gilpin-Walker

October 20, 2010

Thank-you to all of Anthony's friends and family. You have been so kind and loving in remembering him. Never at a lost for words Anthony would be speechless. We could never express the comfort the condolences entered in the online forum have meant to us.
With heartfelt thanks, Alice

Veronica Castro

November 20, 2009

I am very sorry to hear this. Anthony was a very dear person we will not soon forget.

Ashley (BB)/Joan Gilpin

November 19, 2009

Because our hearts are broken and because our minds are still trying to understand why. It is hard to find words to say what we are feeling. You were the master of words. I miss you You were my big brother and I love you so. Be with God my Sweet Gentle Brother. Until we meet again.

Jeremy Heckler

November 14, 2009

Anthony was my mentor and friend through college. He helped me grow as a person and I enjoyed many of our talks and discussions of life and politics and culture. I will miss him very much.

November 12, 2009

We were sadden to learn about the passing of our cousin. Although we have not seen each other in years, we always kept in touch with the family news. Our prayers are with you.Your cousins and other family members from Richmond, Va.

Kimberly Wolfe

November 12, 2009

I am very sad today upon learning of Anthony's passing. Rest in peace, my dear. God be with you and your family.

Chris Andrews

November 10, 2009

I am a richer person for having known this man. I learned from him. I laughed with him. Joy came simply being in the same room with this infectously cheerful in a bazaar way personality.

Richard Williams

November 5, 2009

I have lost a coworker, friend and brother. My heart is sad because I did not follow up with him after he left us here at USSOCOM Lessons Learned. He was a great man. I learned from him. He always had something to say that would make you stop and listen. We would call him our Life line for information on any subject matter. Knowing him has made me a better person. I will miss him. May God almighty place a heavenly hedge around his soul and his family.

Richard @ Lessons Learned (Macdill AFB Florida)

Chris Holland

November 4, 2009

My memories of Tony are fond. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gilpin family at this time.

Bruce&Pam Taylor

November 4, 2009

Growing up as kids in Riverside there was never a dull moment. There were so many fun filled moments. I will always hold those memories close. My prayers to the Gilpin family and to all those whose lives Tony touched along his journey.

Ted&Janet Taylor

November 4, 2009

We knew you as a baby and watched you grow into a young happy smiling man.
Our prayers for your soul are ongoing.
And our sympathy to your family and friends are heartfelt.

Janene House Gilpin

November 3, 2009

Tony,Your brother Alfred shared stories about you with all his children (Alfred111, Hayliegh, Noah, Zoie and Tobias).Your brother was so proud of you and all you achieved.
Thank you for your love.Our family will always remember you. Your sister in law Janene

Alice Gilpin-Walker

November 3, 2009

Dear Tony,
I was so proud to be your sister.
Your loving sister,
Alice B.

Maria Iannucci

October 30, 2009

I knew Anthony only in passing, and still felt the greatness of his mind in those few moments. He will be greatly missed. His family and friends are in my thoughts. God's speed, Anthony.

Amber Smith

October 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and other friends. I had the pleasure of working on the copy desk with Anthony for a little while. He was always willing to help a friend and co-worker and help where needed. He will be missed.

Melissa Nelson

October 30, 2009

Anthony you will be missed. I guess no more off menu Bacon burger sourdough melts for me to cook for you. I enjoy your visit to our restaurant. And can speak for all of Ihop we will miss you as a regular customer of ours and a friend. Rest in Peace.

Lisa Butt

October 30, 2009

Besides being a kind, intelligent man, one thing I remember most about Anthony was a story he told me while I interned at The Ledger. On one of his days off he actually paid to watch a movie -- something he normally wouldn't need to do anymore. However after volunteering at the Polk Theatre for so long he all of a sudden found himself standing while watching the movie he paid to see! I hope he's watching all his favorite movies -- whether it be sitting or standing.

bridges eva

October 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Waudieur Rucker-Hughes

October 29, 2009

My cousin Tony, was a true Renaissance man. He's always been thoughtful, kind, accepting of all, no matter their race, culture, creed or philosophy, he respected you as a human being - God's gift to humanity. I know he's holding court, right about now, with his guitar and a song in his heart. Aunt Alice and Uncle Alfred are welcoming him home and our prayers are for him to rest in the bosom of Jesus until we meet again. Lovingly, his cousin, Waudieur

Bernard Gilpin Calhoun Brown, Jr.

October 29, 2009

Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God! Mat 5:8.

Cousin Anthony, I just contacted you on facebook a few weeks ago - never really got to know you, but just looking at your friends comments on FB you were definitely someone very special and meant a lot to so many. It's what you had inside that transcended so much of your heart that made your life fulfilling and also help fulfill others lives - That's a gift God blessed you with!
May God Bless all of your family and friends!

Jerry Morgan

October 29, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief, Anthony was always a pleasure to see when he came to Kelly Recreation Complex to exercise or to attend the ballroom dance class.
Jerry, Rich, Helen, Maria,Beth,Vanessa,Chris

Maurice Pickett

October 29, 2009

Our prayers go out to his family and friends. GOD Bless his soul.

Maria Thomas

October 29, 2009

Anthony and I were friends and he will never know how much he touched everyone he encountered. Anthony was such a gentle soul and may he forever rest in peace.

Corey Long

October 29, 2009

For more than seven years I had the pleasure of working with Anthony. He was full of charming, thoughtful and delightfully offbeat qualities. More than that he was a kind gentleman that was very helpful to me and others.

My best wishes go out to his family and friends along with The Ledger family that he touched for so many years.

Lorraine Valerino

October 28, 2009

From lacing up skates to help celebrate a co-worker's son's birthday at a skating rink to sharing a special bottle of Irish whiskey (only available in Ireland and brought back from his special trip) with former Ledger friends, Anthony's essence was always about sharing -- his thoughts, his humor, his emotion, his intelligence, his love. He demanded perfection in himself and worked hard to be the best at whatever he did -- always wanting to share with others his perspective on these experiences. We're all richer for having known him and we all know it. God bless you dear friend. Thanks for including us along the way.

Charles Brown

October 28, 2009

I believe that all things work together for good to those who love God and who are the called according to His purpose.

Though I never met my cousin Anthony, I corresponded with him on facebook. He was engaged in our effort to try to bring our family closer together (our grandfathers were brothers). Our relationship was short, but for me it was heartfelt. I long to meet as many of our clan as possible. Anthony, I will see you in heaven.

Charles Alfred Gilpin Brown

Doris King

October 28, 2009

I met Anthony while working on my book. I needed an editor and he was referred to me. I had no idea what I was doing in those early stages. I felt like giving up so many days, but Anthony wouldn't let me. He always had a kind word or funny story to cheer me up. I will miss his company and conversation; he was so bright and warm. Rest in peace Anthony.

Lots of love,
Doris

M.A. Murdoch

October 28, 2009

I was Anthony's friend and co-worker for 12 years. Anthony was a fascinating, kind, compassionate and humane man. His wit, humor and stunning storehouse of knowledge will be incredibly missed by myself, my husband, Ted, and our little boy, Teddy, who Anthony was always very kind to. Our deepest sympathy to his siblings and other family members.
Love,
Mary Ann Murdoch, Ted Hoffman and Teddy Hoffman

Jess Wilcox

October 28, 2009

I worked with Anthony for nearly nine years, and it still wasn't enough time to fully take in all the delightful intricacies he brought into the lives of those he touched. He shaped our hearts and taught us there was more than what meets the eye. My love to his family and friends. He and his friendship are irreplaceable.

Brenda Reddout

October 28, 2009

Oh no! Anthony and I were just talking last week about lots of nothing stuff - Kindle, music, television. He was also contemplating what his next move was going to be. Anthony was a true gentleman and intellect. I loved his gentle spirit. I will miss him.

Ana Compain-Romero

October 28, 2009

Rest in peace sweet soul. How I wish I could have known you longer.

Merissa Green

October 28, 2009

Anthony,
May you now find eternal rest and peace. Everyone truly did love you. You have challenged all of us to be smarter and your quirky sense of humor will always be on our minds. Thanks for your kindness and you will never be forgotten.

The Durshimers

October 28, 2009

My husband and I worked with Anthony at The Ledger. Anthony was always upbeat and kind. His family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.

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