George A. Gilchrist Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George A. Gilchrist, 82, of New Castle, formerly of Muncie and Indian Trail Lake in Farmland, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was born January 5, 1937 in Gary, Indiana, a son of the late James and Eileen Daisy (Haywood) Gilchrist. A 1955 graduate of West Lafayette High School, George attended Purdue University and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Ball State University in 1959. He worked for Borg Warner Automotive in Muncie for 35 years where he excelled in the Marine Sales Department, traveling extensively around the world. He loved woodworking, collecting stamps, being outside, mowing the yard, and fishing. He was a member of Glad Tidings Church in Muncie where he greatly enjoyed being an Usher. Those left to cherish George’s memory include his wife, Linda Gilchrist; a daughter, Lori (husband: Michael) Duerson of Noblesville; a son, Randy Gilchrist of Montpelier, VA; a brother, James (wife: Donna) Gilchrist of Lincoln, CA; two step-sons, Jeffrey (wife: Linda) Coy of Richmond and Darren (wife: Diana) Coy of Mt. Summit; a step-daughter, Tanya (husband: James) Lott of Fortville; 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Jane Tigner and Cynthia Bryan both of New Castle and several nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents, and step-mother, Sarah Gilchrist; his wife of 42 years, Sue Ann (Johnson) Gilchrist; a sister, Eileen Aldridge, and a daughter-in-law, Wanda Gilchrist. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Glad Tidings Church with Pastor Kevin Holt officiating. Burial will follow in Huntsville Cemetery in Randolph County. Friends may call from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Monday at Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle and from 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be offered to Glad Tidings Church, 3001 S. Burlington Dr. Muncie, IN, 47302. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of George A. Gilchrist.

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George A. Gilchrist

January 5, 1937 - July 25, 2019