Gary Gilkison, 50, of Paragould died Thursday, April 8, 2004, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born on Sept. 25, 1953, the son of Jerry Gilkison and Nellie Deweese.

He was united in marriage to Karon Cheshire on April 12, 1975.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Julia Gilkison; and mother, Nellie Deweese.

He is survived by his wife, Karon Lynn Gilkison of the home; two daughters, Shelley LeeAnn Moore and husband, Delain, of Piggott and Christie Lynn Gilkison of Paragould; three grandchildren, Shelby Deanne Moore, Amber Renee Moore and Zachary Delain Moore; his father, Jerry Gilkison of Rector; one brother, Ricky Nash of Texas; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel in Piggott with Bro. Robert T. Moore officiating. Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery in Pollard.

Active pallbearers were Dennis Stahl, Rick Taylor, Dennis Jones, Greg Hall, David Seales and Ralph Horner. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Clark, Danny Johnson and Gary Moore.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.