Grant C. Gilson, of White Haven, Pennsylvania died on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus at the age of 31. The stars began to align for Grant, personally, professionally and spiritually. He was funny, charismatic and loved deeply.
Born Thursday, July 31, 1986 in Simi Valley, California, he was the son of Steve and Laura (Koteles) Gilson with whom he resided, and who always were aware of his amazing personality. Grant is also survived by; children Logan Taylor Gilson, Aaron Eyole Kima Enyong, and was the birth father of Karlee Paige Gilson who was adopted by his parents, yet referred to Grant as her best friend; sister Tiffany Lombardo and her husband Chuck; brother, Ryan Gilson and his companion Jamie Hayhurst; his adored nieces and nephew Aubrey Mae, Alexis Marie, Raegan Lane and Barron Steven; girlfriend Amanda Bisco and loved by many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A graduate of Pocono Mountain High School class of 2005. Grant worked for the Laborers Local Union and took pride in working on the pipeline.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231.
A Remembrance Service will be held on Saturday May 12, 2018 at 2 o'clock PM from the funeral home.
Interment will be in Mt. Laurel Cemetery White Haven, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
Autism Awareness NEPA
PO Box 100 Luzerne, PA 18709
www.autismawarenessnepa.org
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com