Ellis Gilbert Bohon (known to his family and friends as Gilbert, Gib, and Bones) was born September 30, 1942 in Thomas, WV passed away on January 13, 2017 after his battle with Cancer. Gilbert was a loving and caring husband for 39 years to Violet Bohon whom proceeded him in death. He was also proceeded in death by both of his parents Herman Bohon and Dorothy Valentine, along with his brother Timothy Bohon and his Sister Barbara Jordan. He was blessed again to be able to be a loving and caring husband to his surviving wife Shirley Summers of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee they had 11 years together traveling and gardening, and just enjoy each other’s company. He will be greatly missed by is surviving Brother Steve Bohon and Sister Sherry Penrod of Florida. His surviving Children: Daughter Peggy and husband Butch Wilson of Canal Fulton, Ohio, Along with son-in-law of 25 years Mark Blowers, Son Craig Bohon and Christa of Old Fort, Tennessee, Son Chuck and wife Jodi Bohon of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, and Son Brian Bohon of Ravenna, Ohio. Along with his Stepchildren Sherry and Joe Ooten and Scottie Summers of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee will miss his loving and supportive nature. He always seemed to have the right answers when they needed them, and was all ways there to help in any way he could. His 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild will miss spending time with their loving grandfather. Gilbert proudly serviced his country in the US Army. He was a coalminer and finally finished his working years as a heavy machinery operator and Supervisor at Northern Ohio Paving for 35 years and belonged to Ohio Operating Engineers Union.  He was enjoying his retirement by working with his son at his garage working on diesel engines. He enjoyed traveling, working in the yard and gardens. He would start every day with a workout whether it was riding his bike or weight lifting. He attended Church at First Baptist of Soddy Daisy for his spiritual needs and enjoyed actives with all of his friends from Church.

Funeral Services will be held THURSDAY, 1:00 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. East (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton, Pastor Lynn Williamson officiating.  Family and friends may call Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home.  Burial at Clinton Cemetery.

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