Robert Gilbaugh

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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

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