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Jeffrey "Jeff" Ross Gilchrist

Indianapolis, IN, USA

July 3, 1953 - June 16, 2019

Jul 3, 1953 - Jun 16, 2019

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Jeffery “Jeff” Ross Gilchrist was born, raised, lived & died in Indianapolis. He passed away on June 16, 2019 primarily relating to his extreme stubbornness which directly stemmed from his stage 4 lung cancer, metastases, emphysema, gait difficulty and vision changes. Basically, Jeff knew how to have a celebration, even when there lacked a reason for said celebration in his earlier years. He enjoyed cold Budweiser, Marlboro Lights, smoking the occasional doobie and playing golf. Jeff started playing golf later in life, so in his words “I’m no Tiger Woods, but I can handle myself.”

Jeff worked in the construction industry for the majority of his adult career. Saying the man could build a house is an understatement. Jeff worked for TWG Development prior to falling ill, however his illness forced him to lay down his hammer & toolbelt for good. He was a true handyman, except when it came to installing garage door openers at his son’s newly built house. What a fiasco that was!

Jeff is preceded in death by his father, Richard, his mother Jean and stepfather Roy. Survivors include his son, Nate (Jenny), son, Travis (Michie), brother, Greg (Monika), sister, Nancy (Ron), brother Paul (Susan), niece, Ashley, nephews, Ross & Kyle, grandchildren, Alexia, Preston, Jackson, Ellison and Lincoln.

Following his wishes, Jeff will be cremated. There will be a celebration of life in which all are welcome to attend. Well-wishers are encouraged to drink a Budweiser in his honor, as he was never one for sentiment or religiosity. Jeff’s ashes will be scattered privately with immediate family at a later date & time. He was loved and will be greatly missed.

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