Thomas "Gerald" Gilchrist, age 83, of Gattman, MS, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.  The family has chosen cremation and no services will be held.

Gerald was born on November 18, 1936 in Camdon, Arkansas.  He graduated high school in Camdon, Arkansas. Gerald served in the United States Army and Navy for 29 years.  He loved animals.

Survived By:

Wife : Rita Rushing, Gattman, MS

Stepsons: Jeffery Todd Rushing, Gattman, MS

Anthony Rushing, Delaware

Stepdaughter: Sasha "Danielle" Ann Marie Rushing, Goshee, MS

Step Grandchildren : 3

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