Lawrence W. Gilchrist
Lawrence W. Gilchrist, age 96, of Uniontown, Pa., died Thursday, September 28, 2017 in the Uniontown Hospital.
He was born May 2, 1921 in Uniontown, Pa., the son of William C. Gilchrist and Poebe (Work) Gilchrist.
In addition to his parents, Larry was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth E. (Bryson) Gilchrist.
Larry was a graduate of North Union High School, class of 1939.
He farmed the family farm his whole life and as a young man, Larry worked for the United States Postal Service as a Rural Postal Carrier.
L.W. was a janitor for Laurel Highlands Senior High School for several years before retirement.
His family was the most important aspect of his life for him.
Left to cherish Larry’s memory are his children: Margaret Gilchrist of Morgantown, West Virginia and John Gilchrist and wife Susan of Phoenix, Arizona and their children Matthew Gilchrist and wife Emily and Jason Gilchrist; a great granddaughter, Eleanor Jean Gilchrist; and a very special adopted son Rick Garden and wife Wendy.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, Pa., where friends will be received today from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m.
Visitation will continue Monday, October 2, 2017 from 10 until 11 a.m. in Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church followed by a service celebrating Larry’s life with Rev. Dr. D. W. Norton officiating.
Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home’s Facebook page.
Family suggests donations to Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, PA 15431.