Edward A. Gilkison, 52, of Batavia, passed away June 26, 2014. He was the loving father of Jennifer (Patrick) Hodge and Carrie (Eric) Schierberg; proud grandfather of Clayton Hodge, Logan Hodge, Devon Hodge, Emmalin Hodge, Adalae Schierberg, and Atticus Schierberg; beloved son of Janet D. Gilkison; significant other Dee Cornwell; sister, Christine (Barry) Caldwell and Amy (Donald) Wilson; brothers, John GIlkison and James (Tonya) Gilkison; he also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in death by his father Edward L. Gilkison. A visitation will be held June 30, 2014 from 12NOON to 3PM at Tuft Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 1668 State Route 28 Goshen, Ohio 45122. Celebration of life to follow visitation at The Gilkison Family Shelter. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Goshen 6655 Edenton Pleasant Plain Rd Pleasant Plain, Ohio United States 45162