Obituary of edward leo gilchrist

Edward Leo Gilchrist, 76, of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Passed away on February 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Ed grew up in Syracuse, New York. He joined the Army and spent 23 years traveling the world with his family. He was a loyal member of the Hadji Shriners for more than 30 years. He is preceded in death by both his parents, his wife Mary, and his brother Robert Gilchrist. He is survived by his children Eddie, Bo, David, his daughter Christine (Wes); his sisters Edna Malmquist (Lester), Jane Laursen, Sharon Armstrong; eight grandkids, five great grandkids, nieces, and nephews. A service of remembrance will be held at Plainview Baptist Church, 1101 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, Florida 32534 with Pastor Bill Flannigan officiating on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hadji Shriners, 800 W. Nine Mile Rd., Pensacola, Florida 32534