Marden "Marty" Gilchrist

Marden "Marty" W. Gilchrist, 76, of Coolville passed away May 19, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 7, 1942 in Scottsburg, Indiana to Kenneth and Estella Delaney Gilchrist. He was married to Patricia Ann Durfee for 23 years before she passed away December 7, 2017.

Marty served in the US Army from 1960-1963. He was the Veteran Affairs Officer of Wood County for over 29 years. Marty enjoyed traveling.

He will be missed by his son Brad (Cindy) Dilly of Davisville, OH and grandson Mason Dilly.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Service will be Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg. The inurnment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Online tribute may be made to www.sunsetparkersburg.com.