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1954 - 2015
 GREGORY ALLEN GILKERSON, 60, of Barboursville, WV, suddenly passed from this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. He was born on August 24, 1954 in Cabell County, WV. He was preceded in death by his father, John Lee Gilkerson III, his mother Adell Davis Gilkerson Adkins and his step-father, Luther Adkins, and infant brother and sister, Ronald Leon and Betty Mae. Greg graduated from Wayne High School in 1972. He proudly served in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict, and retired from the 130th Tactical Airlift Group West Virginia Air National Guard as a SSGT during which time he was called to active duty for Operation Desert Storm. He worked for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in different positions all in the Operations Division, the last being at Dewey Lake, when he retired with nearly 32 years of service. He had previously worked at ACF Industries for 7 years. Greg leaves to mourn and cope with his passing, the love of his life, Roberta Gilkerson (Adkins); his son Gregory Allen Gilkerson, Jr. and wife Amanda; his daughter Jennifer Gilkerson Sutphin and husband Jody; granddaughters Dedra Gilkerson and Brianna Sutphin; grandson Gavin Gregory Gilkerson; and great granddaughter, Jade Gilkerson; sister and brother in law Melva and Rard Adkins; brothers and sisters in law John Lee and Sandra Gilkerson; and Jesse Dale and Sandra Adkins, nieces and nephews, cousins, and host of friends.. He loved all of his family and his children and grandbabies were the light of his life. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville by Rev. John Gilkerson and Rev. Steve Nida. Burial will be in Luther Adkins Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Kevin Browning
Tuesday April 28, 2015 at
3:14 AM
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Sorry to hear of Greg's passing. My time spent with Greg was brief & a long time ago but, he always treated me with respect, even when I wasn't deserving. My heart goes out to you all.
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Frank & Gail Luther
Sunday April 26, 2015 at
9:56 PM
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Just learned of Greg's passing. So sorry for your loss. We wish we could have been there with you in your time of need. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Frank and Gail Luther (Cousin)
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Tim Frye
Friday April 24, 2015 at
11:25 PM
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Rest in peace dear friend. Prayers for the family in your time of sorrow.
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Shreda K. Gorum
Thursday April 23, 2015 at
8:31 PM
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Please accept my heartfelt condolences, Greg was a great person and a good friend. the world's a darker place without him. He loved his family and he loved working for the Army Corps of Engineers. God bless you and keep you in his mercy and grace.
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Gene Davis
Thursday April 23, 2015 at
5:04 PM
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So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Greg! He'll certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Roberta and family.
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Jan Lawhon
Thursday April 23, 2015 at
4:05 PM
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Greg will be truly missed. I grew up around Greg and his family on Millers Fork and they were all nice people. Lean on your faith and on God to help you thru this trying time. He will comfort you and strengthen you if you turn to Him for guidance.
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Lori Mills
Thursday April 23, 2015 at
3:39 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss!! I am here if you need anything...always!! xoxo
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Elaine
Thursday April 23, 2015 at
1:59 PM
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John, I am deeply sorry to hear about your brother. Your family are in my prayers.
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Dan & Sherry Abbott
Thursday April 23, 2015 at
1:53 PM
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John,
We are very sorry for the passing of your brother. If there is anything we can do to help you, please let us know. Dan & Sherry Abbott.
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Yvonne Webb
Thursday April 23, 2015 at
12:02 AM
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so sorry for your loss. Will be praying for comfort.
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