Gilbert Eric McGlaun

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October 19, 1964 ~ January 1, 2016


Resided in: Atlanta, GA

Gilbert Eric McGlaun, age 51, of Atlanta GA. He left us suddenly on January 1, 2016.
He was born in Columbus Ga. to his much beloved Father, James Wesley McGlaun and Mother, Johnnie Grimes McGlaun, of Cuseta GA. both deceased.
He is preceded by long time companions Paul Neuner, Steven Kirkpatric and his beloved cat Winston. He is survived by his beloved cats Gracie, Ian and Tucker, friends Jay Dimercurio of Sarasota FL, Chad Tillman of Athens GA. and Kirk Campbell of Atlanta GA., brother James Mcglaun and sister-in-law Elayne Mcglaun of Cuseta GA. , nephew Wesley Mcglaun and many friends around the Atlanta and Tampa Bay FL. areas.
Eric was a graduate of Tri-county high school in Buena Vista GA., Following he attended Technical College in Augusta GA. where he received a degree in Information technology. He had a long career in the telecommunications field, and retired from Sprint in 2011.
Eric lived most of his life in and around Atlanta GA. He loved the city and was a member of The Atlanta Botanical Gardens. He was a big fan and booster of the Atlanta beltline and the new extensions to Piedmont Park, both of which he walked and biked regularly and proudly showed off to visiting friends.
In earlier years, He enjoyed hiking and camping in the North GA. Mountains, especially at Lake Burton, Traveling, Key West being one of his favorite travel destinations, and utilizing his talents in renovating numerous homes and planting beautiful gardens. Recent hobbies included deck gardening, biking, and walking.
Eric will be remembered by all who knew him for his one-of-a-kind personality, his sharp wit, over-the-top sense of humor, and especially for his immense heart.
Celebrations of Eric’s life will be held in Atlanta GA. and Sarasota FL. Dates and times will be announced.
Memorial donations can be made at https://www.aidatlanta.org/donatenow?frsid=12454. Please enter: “for medication assistance” in the “comments” field of the tribute section.

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  1. Joseph Stein says:

    R.I.P. Eric. Will miss our chats! Paul and you are back together now. God Bless!

  2. Jay Frandsen says:

    Thanks for reaching out to me the last few months…though i didn’t have much time- i got a lot out of our conversations, and hope you did as well. : Eric the Red :

  3. Jay Frandsen says:

    Thanks for reaching out to me the last few months…though i didn’t have much time- i got a lot out of our conversations, and hope you did as well. : Eric the Red :

  4. Mike Sheridan says:

    RIP Eric you made the best Mac n Cheese.

  5. Stephen Hull and Jeff Thorn says:

    Always enjoyed meeting him out and our fun Facebook conversations. He was always happy, even when he didn’t feel well.

  6. Richard Robinson says:

    Eric was a great person , he will be missed my the community .

  7. Eric Lund says:

    You were the first person I met when I moved to Atlanta in 1990 and you extended a warm southern welcome. Though we lost touch over the last few years when I moved to Chicago, I will forever remember you. So glad you reached out to me on Christmas, a final chat before you left us. Rest in peace.

  8. Dean Rector says:

    At such times as this I wish I were a poet so that I had the ability to express into words what my heart/mind/soul are feeling.He was a very charismatic, intelligent, and humourous man who I thought always had a commanding presence whenever he walked into a room. I visited him several times in Atlanta and he was always a gracious host. He always took the time to keep in touch regularly with me over the years via e-mail, texts or telephone. I will miss those. I wished I had had the opportunity to visit him one last time in his new home but I never seemed to have the chance and would always tell him soon, soon….when he would ask. Although I feel I pale in comparison to other friends that have known him much longer… I do feel it was a privilege to have met him and to have shared some time with him in this life thereby creating memories to hold onto of him. Farewell my friend….you will be missed by those of us whose lives you have touched.

  9. David Cosola says:

    Eric was a good friend and will be greatly missed.

  10. Dawn says:

    Eric and I became friends at Sprint in the early 90’s. He always wore a smile and had good conversations. He was a gracious host and loved being the center of attention. His deep voice commanded attention and complemented his personality. He filled a special place in my heart and will greatly be missed. Keep watch over us all.

  11. Chad Tillman says:

    Won’t you lay down
    And tell me the places you’ve been.
    Won’t you lay down
    And relive your story again.
    If things could turn back around,
    I know I would do anything.
    Won’t you lay down
    ‘Cause I know that heaven’s waiting.

    Won’t you stay now?
    There’s so much that’s never been said.
    Won’t you stay now
    Remind me to never forget.
    And I, I won’t break down.
    I don’t want to live with regret.
    Won’t you stay now
    I’ll be by your side ‘til the end.

    And you’ve been to places I’ve never been.
    Built your walls so high but you’d always let me in.
    You showed me that love can build a home
    But now I see that it’s time to let you go

    Won’t you lay down
    And tell me the places you’ve been.
    Won’t you lay down
    And relive your story again.
    If things could turn back around
    I know I would do anything.
    Won’t you lay down
    ‘Cause I know that heaven’s waiting.

    If things could turn back around
    I know I would do anything.
    Won’t you lay down
    ‘Cause I know that heaven’s waiting.

    Always & Forever My Love….Chad

  12. Chad Tillman says:

    I have been thinking of you so much…during the day, day dreaming all the time, watching our favorite TV shows, in my dreams at night…many of wonderful memories and other dreams of me waking up with my tears noticing the absence of you.
    I love you more than anyone will ever know. Thank you for the signs.
    I love you always…..

  13. Chad Tillman says:

    Today is your birthday! My wish is to celebrate this day with you once more….your favorite cake, your favorite restaurant, spontaneous fun throughout ATL. I’ll blow out the candles on the cake for you and make a wish. All the kits wish you a happy birthday. Miss you…

  14. Chad Tillman says:

    Thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought of you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silience; I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake with which I’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, and I have you in my heart.

    Missing you…

  15. Laura Neuner-Fischer says:

    Thank you for including my brother, Paul, in Eric’s memorial. Both left us far too young. I offer condolences to Eric’s friends and family.

  16. Justin mcglaun says:

    Wish I coulda been in your life a little more from when I met you those times I’ll never forget !! Love u Uncle Eric u will always have a place n my heart and as I ask you please watch over me from those streets of gold …

  17. Miesha Allen says:

    I love you Eric. I will miss you so much! You were such a good person! I looked up to him a lot! 💓💓❣️😘


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