ALBANY, Ohio –– Christopher W. “Bo” Gwilym, 49 of Jacksonville passed away Friday February 20, 2026, in Albany. He was born October 4, 1976, in Logan. Chris possessed a strong passion for drawing. He particularly enjoyed designing tattoos, often creating unique artwork for others as well as for himself. He loved and lived life fast.
He is survived by his mother, Sandra Gwilym Hunter, and his step father, Mark Hunter; sisters, Suzi (Guy) Russell and Shanda (Adam) Kaaz; a brother, Casey (Ashley Romine) Hunter; uncles, Bill (Diane) Gwilym and Ron Sikorski; aunts, Mary (Phil) Campbell, and Carol (Bruce) Brunton; a special aunt, Sherry (Tim) Sikorski; a niece, Mariah Russell; a nephew, Hunter Kaaz; great niece and great nephews, Paisley, Peyton, and Porter Clifton; and several cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Chuck Cain; grandparents, Bill and Marilyn Gwilym; and an aunt, Christine Sikorski.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Melissa Vance and the staff at Hopewell.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville with Pastor Timothy Lape officiating. A visitation will take place on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Contributions can be made to Morrison Funeral Chapel, 6525 State Route 78 Glouster, Ohio 45732 to assist with final expenses. A message of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting the tribute wall at www.morrisonfc.com.
