 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas   James Gilchrist, Jr., 92, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesue on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. James was born in Glasgow, Scotland on August 8, 1926, and he and his parents immigrated to America when he was 3 years old. He later became an American citizen and served in the Army at the Pentagon during World War II. After discharging from the Army, he worked as a traveling salesman in the southern part of West Virginia, selling mine and mill supplies for Persinger, Inc. James always had a positive attitued; he loved to laugh and loved his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Keeney Gilchrist; and his children, and step-children, James Gilchrist, III and wife, Barbara, of North Carolina; Jane and Jack Wilson of West Virginia; Dana Keeney and Paul Young of Washington, D.C.; Donna and John Jacobs of West Virginia; Rick and Darla Eakerns of Texas; Denise and Kyle Boren of Texas; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, John Gilchrist. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 66 years, Louise Gilchrist; his parents. James and Anna Gilchrist; and his sisters, Christina Carpenter and Jeanie Howard. Graveside services were held Saturday noon, April 27, 2019 at West Hill Cemetery. - - - Waldo Funeral Home West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2019 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |