of Mountain View, AR
November 9, 1918 - July 27, 2014
Willis R. Gilbert, 95, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on July 27, 2014 at Stone County Nursing Home in Mountain View, Arkansas. Willis was born on November 9, 1918 to the late Oscar and Ollie (Woody) Gilbert in Timbo, Arkansas. Willis was a veteran of the United States Army and served his county in World War II. Referred to as Pa by his grandchildren he loved to watch his grandkids play basketball, loved to watch his wife Netta garden, loved to fish and loved to tell tall tales. Willis was also a mail carrier for many years.
Willis is survived by one son, Dwight H. Gilbert and his wife Sally of Mountain View, Arkansas; one brother, Hoover Gilbert and wife Olene of Mountain View, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Jason H. Gilbert and wife Kalie and Sarah M. Gilbert; and two great-grandchildren, Avery and Landry Gilbert.
Willis was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ollie (Woody) Gilbert; wife, Netta J. Gilbert; grandson, Christopher Gilbert; four brothers, and two sisters.
A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 10:00AM, at Timbo Cemetery in Timbo, Arkansas officiated by Tommy Williams.
Memorials may be made to Stone County Scholarship Fund, First United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, or the Netta J. Gilbert Scholarship Fund at Ozarka College.
I am so sorry for your loss. All of the Gilbert family has always been like a part of our family too. May God bless you during this time.
R.I.P. Uncle Willis! I always loved visits with you and Aunt Neta in the garden or on your front porch. I was always welcome and you had a dollar or quarters for me every visit.
Sally, Dwight, Sarah and Jason ----
I love you and thinking about you today. So many memories, I know Pa is watching Netta garden in his chair under the shade tree.
Much love!
Karen
Connie and I are praying for you. I will miss the stories he always told me about fishing.
Willis was the oldest living Gilbert in our family tree.
When I first moved back to Arkansas in 1995
Willis and Netta were the first to come visit me
at my home on 204 Gloria Ave. Mtn. View.
Larry and Jo Gilbert
Mr Willis was a very good friend of my Daddy, Leslie Sutterfield. Bless you dear family as you go forward with the loss of the "Rock" of your family.
Judy Sutterfield Harvey
Dwight,
Thinking of you and the family at this time.
Sorry for your loss.
love Pete and Nicole
Loved my Uncle Willis, who always welcomed everyone into his home and made them feel good! Rest In Peace