Dr. John Millard Gilkey died peacefully on Monday, April 9, 2018, at home surrounded by his family. A celebration of John's life will be held at the home he loved on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 10 a.m. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, visit tharpfuneralhome.com.