Fred Gilkey Jr. Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Fred Gilkey Jr. of Macon, Mississippi, whose life came to an end on August 14, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Fred Gilkey Jr. to show support.

Though Fred may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Fred touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

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Carter's Funeral Services

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Fri

Aug 22

Visitation

Carter's Funeral Services - Macon
200 Miller Chapel Church Rd, Macon, MS 39341

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Aug 23

Funeral service

New Hope U.M. Church
4708 Prairie Point Rd, Macon, MS 39341

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Aug 23

Burial

New Hope U.M. Church
4708 Prairie Point Rd, Macon, MS 39341

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