Greg Gilker Obituary

Greg Gilker attended Gar-field High School in Woodbridge, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Greg Gilker.

Graduation Year	Class of 1976
Date of Passing	Jun 17, 2010
About	GREGORY J. "GREG" GILKER Gregory "Greg" J. Gilker of Occoquan, passed away on Thursday, June 17 in Woodbridge, Virginia. He was 52. Greg was born on October 22, 1957 in Alexandria, Virginia. He was the only son of William and Erna Gilker of Woodbridge, Virginia. Greg grew up around Alexandria and Occoquan, and attended Garfield High School, where he learned to play the upright bass. He also attended Mary Washington College before going into business for himself. A talented artist, wood worker, and photographer, Greg owned Roither's Frame Design in Occoquan, Virginia, from 20007 -2010. For 25 years, he owned art galleries and a photo studio in Fairfax, Quantico, and Occoquan Virginia. Most recently, he was the five-year director of the highly successful Occoquan Arts and Crafts Show and enjoyed his adopted hometown of Occoquan. The proud father of two sons, Greg was dedicated to his family, friends and community. He was a regular volunteer offering home repair for the many homes of the Good Shepherd Housing Foundation. He was known for his kind heart and generous support to friends in need. He also had an abundant pool of energy and enjoyed tending his herb garden and sailing with his life partner, Gina Garcia, on their sailboat named "C'est Sea Bon". Greg Gilker is survived by his two sons, Richard, 24, and Charles, 18, their mother, Deborah Harris of Manassas, and his parents William and Erna Gilker of Woodbridge, Virginia. He also leaves behind his life partner, Gina Garcia, of Occoquan. The Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 25th, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 15695 Blackburn Road in Woodbridge, Virginia. The Church will also host a reception immediately following the service. Questions may be directed to Mountcastle Funeral Home of Woodbridge, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the Gilkers request donations sent to The Association of Retarded Citizens of Greater Prince William, 13505 Hillendale Drive, Woodbridge, Virginia 22193, or www.arcgpw.org. The family would like to thank Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for all the kind support at this difficult time. "The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving." (Albert Einstein). Rest in peace, Greg. Other news articles surrounding Greg's life are http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/local/occoquan/article/town_loses_friend_to_river_accident/59512/.