Tighe Gilkerson, 51, of Salem, NE, passed away July 3, 2026 at Salem. He was born July 29, 1974 at Falls City to Dick Gilkerson and Peg Watton.

Tighe was raised in Falls City and graduated from Falls City High School in 1993. Following graduation, he worked various places until becoming employed by the BNSF Railroad in 2012 working in maintenance in way.

Tighe is survived by his wife, Barb of Salem, children, Abby Gilkerson of Lincoln, NE, Emily Gilkerson of Falls City, Trey Gilkerson and his fiancé Jordyn Curtis of Falls City, mother, Peg Watton of Hermitage, MO, father, Dick and his wife Judy of Falls City, Siblings, Todd and his wife Jean of Cross Timbers, MO, Jill Elting and her husband Mike of Lincoln, Tedd and his wife Becky of Falls City, Adam and his wife Sam of Hemingford, NE. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 5 PM at the family home.

No visitation, viewing or book to sign at the funeral home. Friends may leave cards and memorials at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home during regular business hours.