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1922 - 2011
 Charles H. Gilkerson, 88, of Prichard, West Virginia, went home to the Lord on Monday June 27, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Huntington. Chalk as he was known to friends, was born on December 19, 1922 in Wayne County, West Virginia, the son of Frank and Minnie Gilkerson. He is survived by his sisters Dorothy Lycan of Prichard and Jean McComas of Wooster, Ohio. His brothers, Dick, Claude and Herb preceded him in death. In WWII Chalk served as a staff sergeant in the AWS1 Marine night fighters unit stationed in the Pacific Theater. Returning home he farmed and worked at A.K. Steel, until he retired in 1983. Chalk is survived by Betty Collinsworth Gilkerson, his wife of 64 years, and their four children and their spouses: Sharon (Roger) Mitchell of Prichard, WV, Randy (Dee) Gilkerson of Morehead, KY, Bonnie (Don) Madden of Winter Park, FL and Doug (Renee) Gilkerson of Prestonsburg, KY. Chalk and Betty have eight grandchildren; Shannon, Toby, Beth, Josh, Kinsey, Doug, Katie and Clint; eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. A family visitation and public viewing will be held on Saturday July 2, from 6 to 8 pm at the Reger Funeral Home in Huntington. The Reverend Danny Heaberlin and Pastor Dennis Ashworth will conduct the funeral service at the Reger Funeral Chapel at 2 pm on Sunday July 3 and internment will take place at Davis Cemetery in Prichard, WV immediately thereafter. The family has requested donations be made to the Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, Prichard, WV 25555, in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.timeformemory.com/reger. American Legion Post 16 of Kenova will be conducting military graveside rites. |
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Brad Branham
Monday July 4, 2011 at
8:08 PM
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Doug, I am very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Sam and Prudy Colvin
Sunday July 3, 2011 at
6:00 PM
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Dear Betty, Sharon, Randy, Dorothy and other family members,
We are sorry for your loss. We were out of town and unable to come to the visitation. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Wilma Hartzler
Sunday July 3, 2011 at
12:23 PM
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Sharon and Roger....So sorry to read in the Herald Dispatch about the death of Sharon's Dad. It is never easy to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Sam Christian
Saturday July 2, 2011 at
9:42 AM
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Erma Christian, Sam & Virgie Christian wish to express their prayers and condolences at your loss
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Glenna Akers Schaffner
Saturday July 2, 2011 at
8:54 AM
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Dear Betty and family, so sorry to hear about this, I know that your hearts are broken, but just rest assured that one day you will be able to be with him again. I remember Chalk being one of the pilars of Prichard, and always being so friendly to everyone, but again my heart goes out to your family and you, God Bless and keep you all through this very sad time glenna
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Saturday July 2, 2011 at
12:00 AM
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So sorry to hear of Chalk's passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Mark and Julia (Elizabeth McKenzie) Grider
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Amanda York and Gene Shearer
Friday July 1, 2011 at
10:02 AM
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Please know that we are thinking of your family during this time.
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