Robert C. Gilbaugh, Jr.
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Robert C. Gilbaugh, Jr., 62, of Coatesville, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 10, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Terry Jo Trumbower Gilbaugh with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Robert C. Gilbaugh of Lockhaven, PA and Patricia J. Ramaley Gilbaugh; and the beloved son-in-law of Harold and Lois Trumbower of Modena, Pa.
Rob was an area resident all his life and 1972 graduate of the Unionville High School. After high school he continued his education at Bob Jones University graduating in 1976. He was owner and operator of Manley Fence Company of Coatesville retiring in 1999 due to a work related accident which left him as a paraplegic.
He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church of Chester Springs, PA.
In 2000, he won the All Tournament Player Award in the Fifth Long Island Invitational Wheelchair Basketball tournament, he was a 2000 - 2002 member of the Philadelphia 76ers Wheelchair Basketball Team, he earned 2nd place in the Men's Division 2002 National Indoor Championships AR2 Olympic Bow, he placed 3rd in the 2004 National Indoor Championships AR2 Olympic Bow; and was a member of the 2004 Paralympic Archery Team.
His hobbies included hunting, sports, baseball umpiring, basketball refereeing, wheelchair ballroom dancing, and he loved playing and making memories with his grandchildren.
Rob is survived by his daughter Rene' Garcia, wife of Will, of New Gloucester, ME, son Jonathan Gilbaugh, husband of Shannon, of Coatesville, daughter Tiffany Guenther of Hackettstown, NJ, and son Zachary Gilbaugh, of Wyomissing, Pa; 12 grandchildren; and surviving brothers, Richard and Ronald Gilbaugh.
He was preceded in death by his late son David Gilbaugh.
He will also be missed by his five dogs.
The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 11 AM at East Brandywine Baptist Church, 999 Horseshoe Pike, East Brandywine with visitation from 9 until 11 AM. In celebration of Rob's life please feel free to wear brightly colored casual attire to the service.
Those of you who knew Rob well knew of his love for young people. In keeping with his active spirit and love for teens in lieu of flowers please make a contribution to a young man and his family who we have known since he was in kindergarten with our daughter, Rene'. Jared Park and his wife Naldy are missionaries in Chile. They are working on starting a camp for teens and planting a church nearby. It is very easy to donate to them online. Go to IBMGlobal.org, Click on "Donate", then type "Park" in the space for Last Name, then click "Search". When the next screen comes, choose "Chile Camp Fund-Park Project". Just put the amount you would like to donate in the space provided. For those of you who would prefer to mail a check, the address is IBMGlobal PO Box 607 Nashua, NH 03061 Make the check out to IBMGlobal and put "Jared Park Chile Camp Fund" in the memo line. Rob and I both really appreciate your generosity and hope that you will consider making a donation in his memory.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to everyone who has expressed love and condolences on the loss of my husband-Rob Gilbaugh. For those who have asked for Terry Jo's address it is : 190 Old Spring Rd. Coatesville, PA 19320
Condolences
I grew up as a teen in the 80
I grew up as a teen in the 80's with Rob and Teri Jo as my youth leaders at Granite Baptist Church in Glen Bernie MD. Rob played a large part in developing me as a youth and I never forgot that. My sympathies go out to the family and friends. I look forward to seeing Rob again in heaven. Jim Vinyard
Teri and family, We were sad
Teri and family, We were sad to hear about Rob's passing. We will never forget all of the great memories made "up on the hill" camping during Family Week at HighPoint. We will be praying for you and your family during these days, weeks, and months to come. Love, Darl and Nancy
Impact
Rob and Terry Jo made an impact in my young life in Wyebrook's youth group. I will never forget the very fun times along with biblical teaching. I pray for comfort for the family Rob left behind.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know it is tough losing a loved one. I would like to give you some words of encouragement that helped me cope. A lot of people have been told things by others all their life and they believe what they are told just because they want to believe it and it sounds wonderful. What I would like to tell you though is not my opinion or my thoughts but God’s thoughts from the Bible, so please look at your Bible and see the truth. God promises that we will live again but it is not like what most people think. Please look at Revelation chapter 21 and verses 3 & 4 very closely. If you notice here it talks about death and pain being no more now ask yourself is there pain and death in Heaven? That scripture is talking about right here on Earth a kingdom that will be set up and ruled by Jesus that will rid mankind of death and pain, please look at Daniel 2 verse 44 and see that this is a real kingdom. If you would like to find out more bible truths go to a free website called jw.org