Jeffrey McGilton

Jeffrey “Jeff” E. McGilton, 72 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on November 14, 2025, at Adams Lane Care Center.
He was born on December 19, 1952, in Zanesville, Ohio, son of the late Andy McGilton and Margaret (Abrams) McGilton. Jeff was a Catholic by faith. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching Western Movies.
Jeff is survived by his 6 children: Jeff (Belinda) Hunter, Jeremy McGilton, Maragret McGilton, Jesse McGilton, Dianne McGilton, Jolena Grether, Robert Shields; grandchildren, Devin Jerrells, Wesley Jerrells, Shane Flickinger, Patrick Flickinger, Heather Flickinger, Natalie Hopper, Trenton McGilton, Hailey McGilton, Cali McGilton, Alyssa Bland, Devon Hunter, Tony Newton, Kolton Shields, Cameron Shields, Bentley Shields, Gracie Shields, Legend McGilton, Jasslin Jerrells, Chase Todd; several great-grandchildren; step children, Bobby Farmer and James Bailey; 5 siblings: Sherry McGilton, Jim McGilton, Bob McGilton, Terry McGilton, Bill McGilton; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In addition to his parents, Jeff is preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Bennett; son, Jeffy McGilton; grandsons, Jordan Carper and Trevor Campbell; brothers, Jack McGilton and Chuck McGilton; and stepdaughter, Shannon Farmer.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday November 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home, where services will be held at 1:00 PM with Rev. Darren Tolbert officiating. Burial will conclude services at St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Stovertown.
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