Jeffrey C. Gilson, 64, of Bluffton, passed away Monday afternoon, April 27, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Jeffrey was born in Whitman, MA, on August 14, 1961, to James “Jim” and Jean (Ferguson) Gilson. Both parents preceded him in death. He married Debra White in Marquette, MI, on December 16, 1984. She survives in Bluffton.

A 1980 graduate of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, Jeffrey served in the United States Air Force for 10 years. He served during the Gulf War as a Staff Sergeant and worked as a tractor-trailer instructor. After leaving the military, Jeffrey worked for Lowe's in Fort Wayne and transferred to the Bluffton location when it first opened.

Jeffrey enjoyed tinkering in his shed, attending auctions, playing racing games, fishing, and mowing his lawn, but what he enjoyed most was his family. He was very proud and passionate about his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He made sure everyone was taken care of, especially his wife, Debra.

In addition to his wife, Jeffrey is survived by two daughters, Christina (Nuno) Nunes of New Bedford, MA, and Brittney (Justin) Landis of Branson, MO; a son, Michael (Erica) Newton-Gilson of Fort Wayne; three brothers, Pete (Janice) Gilson of Whitman, MA, Douglas (Cathy) Gilson of Florence, SC, and Gregory (Donna) Gilson of Northport, FL; a sister, Darlene Gilson of Easton, MA; along with 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Per Jeffrey’s wishes, there are no public services planned at this time.

Goodwin–Harnish Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System and mailed to Goodwin–Harnish Funeral Home & Cremation Services at 3220 E. SR 124, Bluffton, IN 46714