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1950 - 2024
 Herman Melvin Gilkerson, Jr., 73, of East Lynn, WV, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 28, 2024. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2024 at the Everett Adkins Cemetery by Pastor David Adkins and Rev. Jimmy Lester. He was born July 8, 1950 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Herman Melvin Gilkerson Sr. and Dorothy Gilkerson. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and an avid fishermen. He was preceded in death by his wife Gaye Lilly Gilkerson; siblings and their spouses, Joyce and Donald Russell, Janice Russell, Michael and Debbie Gilkerson, and Clyde Ross. He is survived by one son, Brian Melvin Gilkerson of Wayne; two daughters and son-in-law, Christina Gillam of East Lynn, WV and Susan and James Perry of Wayne; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mabel and Tom Hawkins of Hilliard, OH, Kay Ross of Columbus, OH and Arnold Russell of East Lynn, WV; brother and sister-in-law, Homer Seth and Carla Gilkerson of Wayne, WV; grandchildren and spouses, Tyler Gillam, Peyton Perry, Brittany and Austin Richardson and Allison Gilkerson; two great-grandchildren, Cash and Kai Richardson; a host of special friends and family; and his companion and body guard “Snickers”. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursvville, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 2 condolences.
John Perry
Sunday June 30, 2024 at
11:12 PM
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Brian ,Tina and Susan , I am so sorry for your loss . I thought a lot of your daddy , he was a great guy . Sending love and prayers for comfort .
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Ashley Clay
Sunday June 30, 2024 at
6:44 PM
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Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. My Pops and Melvin shared many good memories fishing, and despite the fact that I forever confused Melvin and Eldon, we all got a good laugh out of it. May your memories provide you comfort as you mourn the loss of this fantastic man.
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