John Allen Gilchrist

John Allen Gilchrist departed this life on September 12, 2011 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 71 Years, 30 Days. Mr. Gilchrist along with his wife Sheila own and operate Southwood Inn Motel in Selmer and are a member of the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce. He attended St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church in Selmer.He is survived by his wife Sheila (Whitefield) Gilchrist of Selmer, TN; four daughters, Lisa Gilchrist of Selmer, TN, Lori Gilchrist of Orlando, FL, Linette Gilchrist of Orlando, FL, Leanne Gilchrist of Orlando, FL; two grandchildren, Thomas John Cluney, USAF, and Darcy Miller; a grt-grandchild, Chloe Miller; an uncle, Paul Livek of Kewanee, IL; a sister, Joyce Burris of California. A host of extended family and friends.Mr. Gilchrist was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Schmitz. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church in Selmer, Tennessee.