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Gilbert E. Morlan

Gilbert E. Morlan

February 19, 1951 - October 24, 2021

 

Gilbert E. Morlan, 70, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Gib was born on February 19, 1951, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Reeve and Mildred (O’Hern) Morlan. He graduated from VanBuren High School with the class of 1969. He worked at various restaurants namely Pizza Inn in Terre Haute and Brazil.

Gib was an avid Cub’s fan. He was a member of the Church of God in Carbon. He was a life-long member of the Brazil Eagles where he was honored as a Golden Eagle, VFW Post 1127, and American Legion Post 2.

Gib was preceded in death by his parents Reeve and Mildred Morlan; 3 brothers: Donald Morlan, Ronald Morlan, and Connie Morlan.

He is survived by his son Gilbert Morlan II and wife Annette of Fort Wayne; two daughters: Brooke McClung and husband Jay of O’Fallon, Missouri and Dusty Morlan Long and husband Allen of Rockville; grandchildren: Joseph Morlan, Tyler Morlan, Arielle Morlan, and Henry Morlan, Francesca Long, and Christopher Long; sister Sharon Batchelor of Brazil; sister-in-law Sandra Morlan; an uncle Dale O’Hern; close friend Bob Stough; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be at French Funeral Home, 421 E. National Ave. Brazil, Indiana 47834, on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 11:00am until 1:00pm. Services will follow at the funeral home at 1:00 with burial to be held at Calcutta Cemetery. Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to share a memory.

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