Gilbert L. Morningstar, Sr., age 84 died under Hospice care on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was born on January 1, 1938, in Middletown, Ohio, the fifth child of Charles and Alice Morningstar. As a child he loved to camp and swim in the river by his home and fall asleep listening to the radio.
As a young man he worked several jobs including Western Union, Bonnie Castle Inn in Hiram, Ohio and Black Clawson. He retired in 1998 from Diamond International/Jefferson Smurfit after 34 years of service. He had an active retirement, volunteering for local groups, taking music related online classes and classes at Sinclair Community College. He loved to learn about and play music of all genres`.
He was a good father who always took care of his children and did the best he could to teach and guide them, a loving grandfather and "great-grand" father to many. Gilbert was a strong, proud and good man. He is loved and will be missed by many!
Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alice Morningstar, daughters, Beverly Ann Ritchie and Joanna Morningstar; sister, Madonna Taylor, brothers, James Morningstar, Charles Richard Morningstar, Adrian V. Morningstar and Aaron E. Morningstar.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ann Morningstar; his children, Mark A. Morningstar (Carla-deceased), of Middletown, Ohio, Randolph S. Morningstar (Deanna-deceased),of Miamisburg, Ohio, Joseph A. Morningstar (Tina) of Pleasant Plain, Ohio and Gilbert L. Morningstar (Peony) of Middletown, Ohio; sister, Lois Jewel; brother, William Morningstar (Gaby), of Middletown, Ohio. He is also survived by Many, Many Grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family members, Rhonda Westfall and Becky Westfall.
A Life Celebration will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022 from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Springboro Baptist Church, 125 E. Mill Street, Springboro, Ohio, 45066 with a service beginning at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Butler and Warren County of Children's Hospital.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonfunerals-franklin.com for the Morningstar family.
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