Gilkey - Victor
VICTOR S. GILKEY
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana Aug. 8, 1930
Victor S. Gilkey died at his home on N. Cross St. on Sunday morning, after an illness of several weeks with complications resulting from arteriosclerosis. A short service at the home on Tuesday morning was conducted by Rev. Cecil Rusk. The services at Freedom Church were in Charge of Rev. H.H. Elmore. Burial was at Union Cemetery
The following biography was read: "Victor S. Gilkey, son of Zachary & Laura Sparks Gilkey, was born on a farm near Alamo, Feb 24, 1875. Here he grew to manhood and on Feb 27, 1902 he was united in marriage to Lora E. Connor. After his marriage, he and his wife began housekeeping near Waveland and with the exception of 4 years residence in the state of Illinois they had spent their entire married life in and near Waveland. Many years ago under the pastorate of Freedom Baptist Church he transferred his membership to that Church and continued a member of the same to the end of life's journey. Many years ago he united with the Independent order of Odd Fellows at Waveland and continued a member of the organization. He had been in declining health for the past 3 months and seriously ill for the past two weeks, during which time everything was done for him that could be done to prolong and restore his health, but without avail, for in the morning hours of Sunday, Aug 3, he passed peacefully away at the age of 55 years, 5 months and 10 days, leaving to mourn a devoted wife, four brothers, Audley and Ernest of Alamo, Herman of near Crawfordsville, and William of Mendota, Ill; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Rusk of So. Bend, other relatives and friends limited only by his acquaintance.
During his illness he expressed to his family and friends, that he was willing to pass over into the beyond feeling fully assured that all was well with his soul, and that it was only a matter of saying good night here and good morning over there, ever to be with those of his relatives and friends who had preceded him to the better land. He was a good man and so lived that he left an impression for good upon all who have known him these many years, but he was obliged to pay the price and has gone unto his reward and may peace be unto his departed soul." The pall bearers were Audley, William, Ernest and Herman Gilkey, brothers of the deceased; Rev. Clyde Rusk, a brother-in-law, and Rev. George Beatty, a nephew. The flowers were carried by nieces: Mrs. June Beatty, Miss Velma, Vivian and Helen Gilkey, Ruth and Esther Rusk, Mary Frances and Esther Moore. Card of Thanks We wish to express our appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our husband and brother. We especially thank the Odd Fellows, those sending flowers, ministers, undertakers, doctors, singers and friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in our time of sorrow. Mrs. Lora Gilkey, brothers and sister.-- kbz