Wendell William Gilchrist was born October 30, 1958 in Memphis, TN. The son of Billy Evon Gilchrist and Patsy Marie Harrison Gilchrist.
Wendell was a wonderful husband and father. He was a hard worker and enjoyed working in his yard. Wendell also enjoyed collecting antiques, playing pool, boxing, motorcycles and his animals.
Mr. Gilchrist departed this life on June 15, 2020 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 61 Years, 7 Months, 16 Days.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Murrell Gilchrist of Adamsville, TN, they were together for 35 years; children: Chris Murrell (Karen), Carlotta Gott (Gene), Stephanie Smith (Mike), Ricky Hill Jr.; grandchildren: Cameron Brown, Alex Brown, Caleb Hill, Tristin Murrell, Keegan Smith, Luke Smith, Myles Smith, Juliauna Gott; two brothers, Steve Gilchrist, Frankie Gilchrist (Susan).
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gilchrist was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Gilchrist.
Private services. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, TN.