HOLLY OAK, WILMINGTON -Rev. G. Kim Gilson went on to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 26, 2015. During his 48 years in the ministry, Rev. Gilson served more than 30 congregations in several states, most recently as pastor of Holly Oak Calvary United Methodist Church in Wilmington. Before that he was pastor of Immanuel U.M. Church in Crisfield, MD. Rev. Gilson lived a rich, eventful life, traveling to several continents and hosting a total of 27 foreign exchange students over nearly three decades. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies sports teams and enjoyed creative pursuits including painting, pottery, singing, and playing the piano and organ. He was a graduate of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky and received his Master of Divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Rev. Gilson is survived by his son, Stephen E. Gilson and wife, Nuria; daughter, Heather Gilson; mother, June R. (McGrath) Gilson; brother, Jeffrey S. Gilson and wife Debbie; sister, Elaine M. Gilson; two grandchildren, Matthew S. Gilson and Daniel E. Gilson, sister-in-law, L. Charlene Gilson; and ex-wife, Dorothy E. Gilson, as well as many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence R. Gilson and brother, Keith R. Gilson. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015 in Holly Oak Calvary U.M. Church, 1511 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM followed by a service in Celebration of Life at 4:00 PM. A second visitation will be held on Monday, July 6, 2015 in the Harriman U.M. Church, 1700 Wilson Avenue, Bristol, PA 19007 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM followed by a service in Celebration of Life at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, 333 W. County Line Rd., Huntington Valley, PA 19006. Flowers are welcome or contributions can be sent to: UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), 475 Riverside Dr., Room 1520, New York, 10115. For directions and to an online condolence please visit www.stranofeeley.com