Celebrating the life of
John Victor Gilker II
May 30, 2017 - June 04, 2017
John Victor Gilker II joined the angels in heaven on Sunday, June 4 at 9:34 am.
Our little man entered the world on May 30 at a tiny 1 pound and 3 ounces along with his four surviving siblings at Memorial University Medical Center.
The doctors didn't believe he would make it through the first hour of his life. He was named in honor of his Great-Uncle John Victor, who was lost at 18 in the Vietnam War, and who was a fighter. And John Victor fought.
John Victor spent five days with his parents, siblings and extended family we are thankful for every single moment he spent with us.
His last moments were spent filled with love in the arms of his parents.
John Victor is survived by his parents, Andrew and Cassandra Gilker; sisters Eliana Flores and Genevieve; brothers Sebastian, Andrew and Christopher; grandparents Margarita Cruz, Newton Carrasco, Paul and Mary Gilker; and family near and far, all of whom loved this little guy even if they never had the chance to meet him.
John Victor will be cremated and his remains will be kept by his parents so the military family can keep John Victor with them in their future moves.
The family would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Memorial University Medical Center, with special appreciation for the dedicated care rendered by the NICU nurses and doctors and staff of Savannah Perinatology Associates.
John Victor Gilker II, your time with us was short, but you will be forever in our hearts.
The family has set up a memorial college fund for John Victor’s siblings. To donate visit: www.youcaring.com/Gilker
I ( Marsee and Denise) sending all our love and prayers for you guys!! I love you guys!! My deepest sympathies for you loss! My family is praying daily for you all! What a prefect name for your amazing little fighter!!
- Jones family Denise, Brent, and Marsee, Fort Smith, Ar
Deepest sympathies for your loss. My family and church are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
- Crystal, Savannah, GA
Dear Paul, Mary, Cassandra and Andrew, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this saddest of times Andy and Dianne
- Andy and Dianne Donato, Toronto,
Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you with much love.
- Chip and Eileen Hutton, Norfolk, VA
Praying for you all An those precious babies! I am so sorry for the loss of your little one!
- Kelsey, , Georgia
My most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are extended to your family at this time. May God continue to bless and keep you.
- Jennifer Washington , Savannah , GA
Your little fighter will always be loved and remembered! Grief is not an event, it is a journey and the hardest one you will ever make. Your family is loved by so many and your little guy will be always be a part of the fab 5!
- The Shurtleffs, Savannah , GA
We express our deepest sympathies over the loss of John Victor. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Goober, Rick, Leland, and Patrick
- Lancaster, Greensboro, NC
I am so sorry for your loss.
- Ashley Norton Hutcheson , Savannah , GA
My love and prayers for John Victor's family. God bless you and give you peace.
- Ellen Lloyd, Savannah, GA
Although baby John Victor was here for a short time l'm sure that those precious moments you had together will always remain in your heart. May The Lord continue to watch over all of you is my prayer.
- Glenda Garvin , Miramar , Florida
Gilker Family, We are saddened for your loss, know that John Victor is in heaven with our Lord. There is a bible verse that comes to mind "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.?I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.?My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place.?When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body.?All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.?How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!?How vast is the sum of them!?Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand.?When I awake, I am still with you.” (Psalm 139:13-18) We are there for your family and if there is ever a time you need us no matter where you are all you have to do is ask and we'll be there
- Aaron and Lisa price, Army Family, GA
I ( Marsee and Denise) sending all our love and prayers for you guys!! I love you guys!! My deepest sympathies for you loss! My family is praying daily for you all! What a prefect name for your amazing little fighter!!
- Jones family Denise, Brent, and Marsee, Fort Smith, Ar
Deepest sympathies for your loss. My family and church are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
- Crystal, Savannah, GA
Dear Paul, Mary, Cassandra and Andrew, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this saddest of times Andy and Dianne
- Andy and Dianne Donato, Toronto,
Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you with much love.
- Chip and Eileen Hutton, Norfolk, VA
Praying for you all An those precious babies! I am so sorry for the loss of your little one!
- Kelsey, , Georgia
My most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are extended to your family at this time. May God continue to bless and keep you.
- Jennifer Washington , Savannah , GA
Your little fighter will always be loved and remembered! Grief is not an event, it is a journey and the hardest one you will ever make. Your family is loved by so many and your little guy will be always be a part of the fab 5!
- The Shurtleffs, Savannah , GA
We express our deepest sympathies over the loss of John Victor. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Goober, Rick, Leland, and Patrick
- Lancaster, Greensboro, NC
I am so sorry for your loss.
- Ashley Norton Hutcheson , Savannah , GA
My love and prayers for John Victor's family. God bless you and give you peace.
- Ellen Lloyd, Savannah, GA
Although baby John Victor was here for a short time l'm sure that those precious moments you had together will always remain in your heart. May The Lord continue to watch over all of you is my prayer.
- Glenda Garvin , Miramar , Florida
Gilker Family, We are saddened for your loss, know that John Victor is in heaven with our Lord. There is a bible verse that comes to mind "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.?I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.?My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place.?When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body.?All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.?How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!?How vast is the sum of them!?Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand.?When I awake, I am still with you.” (Psalm 139:13-18) We are there for your family and if there is ever a time you need us no matter where you are all you have to do is ask and we'll be there
- Aaron and Lisa price, Army Family, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
