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Donald Wilbur Gilson Jr., age 62 of Lake City, passed away at his home on September 24, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1963 in Flint to Donald W. Sr. and Barbara (Dodge) Gilson.

Don Jr. had worked for years at CCI in Cadillac. He loved to ride and work on his Harley motorcycle and was part of local Cadillac area motorcycle clubs and also in Flint. He enjoyed deer and turkey hunting. Don was a big collector of many things that included a mini-Harley Davidson collection, guns, German history relics and EZ Rider Magazines from the 1970’s.

Don Jr. is survived by his wife Penny Gilson of Lake City, children Emily (Thomas) of the Flint area, Donald III (Taylor) Gilson of Midland, Krystle (Erik) Smith of Harrison, step-children; Steven (Julie) Luthy of Cadillac and Shawn (April) Luthy of Cadillac, 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, sister Peggy Gilson of Flint, in-laws; Scott Redmond of Cadillac, Sally (Jeff) Matlak of Mesick, Nicole (Dale) Whaley of Cadillac and Dons best friend Walter Jackson of Flint as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Tony Gilson.

No services are being planned at this time. The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain, thoughts and prayers can be expressed to the family by visiting the online obituary at burkholderfamilyfuneralhom.com