Gilbert Morris Lonson, “Gil”, age 78, of Palm Harbor, passed away on January 29, 2023 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. Gil was born and raised in Chicago, IL and graduated from Foreman High School.
He spent 4 years in the Marine Corps with tours overseas to include time served in the Vietnam War. In his free time, he did what he enjoyed the most, golfing. Gil was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling to many different courses in Illinois and Florida.
Gil is survived by his sons, Christopher Lonson (Jillian) and Marc Lonson (Ella); grandchildren, Ethan, Chloe, Noah, and Reece; siblings, Nancy Pelzer and Peter Lonson (Georgine); as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Lonson and Mildred
Lonson.
Gil’s Committal Service will be held at a later date at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL with military honors.
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