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Mr. Albert A. Gilson
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Mr. Albert A. Gilson

January 9, 1936 - December 12, 2018

Funeral services for Mr. Albert A. Gilson, 82, of Henderson, will be held at 3:30 PM on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Crawford - A. Crim Funeral Home with Dr. David Higgs officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Davis Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Crawford - A. Crim. Albert A. Gilson peacefully went to his Heavenly home on December 12, 2018 in Henderson. He was born on January 9, 1936 in Fairfield, Idaho to the late Mr. Leonard and Alma Inez (Tigard) Gilson. Mr. Gilson served his country honorably and retired from the United States Air Force, after which he obtained his Master's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, enabling him to become an educator and principal. He was a very Christian man, and was very active in his church. Most recently, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Henderson. Preceding Mr. Gilson in death were his wife; Mary Jo Gilson; second wife, Peggy Dorsey Gilson; brother, Don Gilson; and grandson, Caleb Hawkins. Survivors include his daughters, Debra Rushing and husband Kraig of Pearland, Tracy Hawkins of Pearland, and Joy Thomas and husband Scott of Henderson; son, Burt Gilson and wife Sharon DeMarque of Dallas; sisters, Mary Biladeau and Dolores Kobzowicz, both of Utah; grandchildren, Ryan Hillin, Mitchell Hillin, CJ Hawkins, Casey Bussard, Dustin Thomas, Tessa Thomas, Chad Gilson, and Christopher Gilson; 5 great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other friends, family, and loved ones. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Gilson's grandchildren. Condolences may be made to the family at www.crawfordacrim.com

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