Jeffrey “Jeff” D. Gilchrist passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 3, 2019 in Coldwater.
A funeral service will take place at 11:00 am on
Thursday, May 9, 2019 at First Baptist Church with Pastor Dave Pierce
officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at
Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Jeffrey was born May 17, 1949 to Clark and Jean
(Sanders) Gilchrist in Coldwater. Jeff graduated from Coldwater High School in
1967. He took some college courses, but ultimately used his knowledge as a Licensed
Builder and Carpenter for 30+ years. Jeff married the love of his life, Cheryl
Hayward on July 22, 1972 in Coldwater.
Jeff was a man of strong faith and a longtime member
of the First Baptist Church. He was a hardworking man who always put his family
first. Jeff was an avid golfer. He will be remembered for being a good man,
though quiet and reserved. Jeff’s true joy in life was being around his family,
especially his grandchildren. He will be missed by many.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cheryl
Gilchrist of Coldwater; his children Tiffany (Dave) Watson, Jason (Kristal)
Gilchrist, and Nathan (Victoria) Gilchrist all of Coldwater; his sister
Victoria (Malcolm) Marson of Coldwater; his grandchildren Zachary (Allie Smith)
Watson, Payton Watson, Addison, Ava, and Fynn Gilchrist; his in-laws Lowell
(Virginia) Hayward; several nieces & nephews; his golf guys; and his
Labradors Murphy and Darby.
He was preceded in death by his father Clark.
Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church.
www.dutcherfh.com
