Joseph Larry “Doc” Gilchrest, 1947-2021

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Joseph Larry “Doc” Gilchrest was born March 13, 1947 in Gatesville, Coryell County, to Louie Rex Gilchrest and Lillian Braziel Gilchrest. Survivors are his wife, Katie Gilchrest; sisters, Joann Persinger of Marlin and Anita Lofland and husband Leon of Gatesville; children, Amie Carter and husband Matt, Jennifer Jimenez and husband Tony, Jessica Martin, Larry Joe and wife Carrie, Joey and wife Gina, Nikki Brake and husband John, Alys Pratt and husband Josh, Lacey Campbell and husband Jonathan, Sissy, Mike Rhine; 33 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a Band of Brothers.

He was a medic in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and a proud HCO/LRRP/Ranger.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; sister, Vinia; and his twin brother, Harry Gilchrest.

After retiring he moved to Quitman to enjoy country life, fishing, estate sales, and he loved going to the senior center to play bingo. He loved his family so very much. Besides family, his favorite things were the grandchildren and all his Army brothers, who will remember him forever.

Larry was truly the all-around wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend and brother.

Rest in peace “LRRP.”

Celebration of life to be announced at a later date and time.