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W.G. Gillenwater, Jr.

  • May 16, 1947 - January 12, 2012
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“Such a sad time for all of us and especially Soonie and her family. Chip was a special person and a very good friend.We will miss him. Our hearts...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Richard and Sandy Wood - VA

“My deepest sympathy to your wife and family and friends...I know you all shared some wonderful times with Winston...I too am saddened and I am...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Brenda Wilbon - Fort Pierce, FL

“My deepest sympathy to your wife and family and friends...I know you all shared some wonderful times with Winston...I too am saddened and I am...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Brenda Wilbon - Fort Pierce, FL

“We were so saddened to learn that Chip had passed away. Our deepest condolences, Ron and Karen McLemore ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Karen McLemore - Virginia Beach, VA

“To the Gillenwater family& my dear friend Soonie, I am so sorry for your loss & all that you've been through these last few months. Nobody could have...Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Merle Levine - Norfolk, VA

“Soonie, Our friendship with Chip began in college and over the years we have many cherished moments together. Your wedding for example was certainly...Read More » ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Terry & June Forehand - VA

“Soonie, My prayers are with you at this time,if you need anything please let me know. ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Sally Koleba - Virginia Beach, VA

“Dear Soonie and Family, Our hearts are heavy thinking of Chip and his gentle ways . He always had a smile and hug for everyone. Much Love, Mike...Read More » ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Val & Mike Dobson - Portsmouth, VA

“Buster and I will surely miss Winston. He was one of Buster's first hunting buddies and we shared some happy times with him in our earlier married...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: BUSTER & SHARON - EDINBURG, VA

“Soonie, Please accept our deepest sympathy at what we know is a very difficult time for you. If there is any thing we can do to lighten your...Read More » ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Rich & Linda Richards - VA

“my sympathies to chips family. i'm a friend from franklin. he called on me at union camp corp. for graybar. we were longtime fishing & golfing...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: john meditz - franklin, VA

“Our deepest sympathy to Soonie and the family. Chip was a great friend. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult...Read More » ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Al Blanchard - Portsmouth, VA


W.G. (Chip) Gillenwater, Jr., of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away peacefully at Virginia Beach General Hospital Thursday, January 12, 2012, with his family by his side. Chip was born May 16, 1947 in Appalachia, Virginia. He was the son of Winston G. and Mildred Gillenwater. After graduating from Strasburg High School in Shenandoah County, Virginia he attended VCU in Richmond, VA. Chip also served with the Army Reserve for 6 years during the Vietnam War period. In the summers while attending VCU he worked as an inspector on the construction of Interstate 81. After getting his degree from VCU he worked for Graybar Electric in Richmond, after which he went to work for the Thomas Harris Company, opening a friendship that lasted until his death. In Virginia Beach he started and grew W.G. Gillenwater and Associates, and maintained this business for some 25 years. His employees and clients were very important to him, while maintaining a friendly and service oriented agenda. Chip is survived by his wife, Soonie; his brother, Jim and sister-in-law Donna, nephew, Darris Ritenour and wife Tammy, niece, Deb Gillenwater Keller and husband Glenn, and great nephew, Corey Keller, all of Toms Brook, Virginia; and sisters-in-law, Mal Soon Park, from Korea and Sun Cha Story of Virginia Beach, VA. Chip loved to hunt, fish and golf. Having hunted with some of the best hunters in the country, he also fished with some of the best. Playing golf with some of the best was very special to him, as was belonging to the Elizabeth Manor and Broad Bay Country Clubs. Honoring his wishes a memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. Memorial contributions may be sent to Strasburg Little League, P.O. Box 174, Strasburg, VA 22657 or Maur Brook Olive Ruritan Club, 31 Cattle Lane, Toms Brook, VA 22660. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.