of Leslie, AR
February 7, 1954 - September 13, 2024
Laurence Overton Gilbert Sr., age 70, of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, September 13th, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his life companion and family. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on February 7th, 1954 to Hugh Gilbert and Annie Hamilton Gilbert.
Laurence moved to Marshall, Arkansas in the early 1980's because he loved the Ozarks and the people of Arkansas. He loved fishing, hunting and camping. He also enjoyed inventing things to help better humanity.
Survivors include his four sons; five grandchildren; two sisters, Allura Kowalski of Pound, Wisconsin and Janis Gilbert of Pine Bluff; his life companion, Deatra Loomer of Leslie; two stepchildren, Hope Ramos and Alex Brown; three step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Laurence is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Annie Gilbert and one sister, Nita Davis.
All services will be private. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, please plant a tree in memory of Laurence or donate to your local food bank.
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7 Condolence(s)
Deatra Loomer
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Has been almost a year since you were first diagnosed with the medical problems that you had at the end. I can't believe that it has been 7 months that you have been gone. I'm not sure what to do after being together for so long. I miss you and think about you every single day. I hope that you are getting all the fishing and hunting done that you were able to get done here in the last few years that you were on this earth. Caden and I speak of you and so does Gaby with fund memories of fishing and all the things that the girls learn from you and going to preschool doing the things that Grandpa's do. I love you and miss you. Please take care of all of our for babies I have no this what's each other again.
Juan Mendoza
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
I met Laurence 2 years ago in Arkansas at first glance a nice charismatic guy very charming, we talk about lots of stuff and we have a lot in common overall he will be miss and he is finally resting in all are memories …
Gaby Ramos
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
My grandpa was a great man who taught me to fish, and while I wasn’t there in his last moments I hope he knew that I loved him deeply and forever will
Allura D. Kowalski
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
His big Sister, Allura will miss him very much. Monday Sept. 16 , 2024.
Allura D. Kowalski
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
I was thinking of a song tonight , that reminds me of how fast a young boy grows up , and leaves home . a mother sings this as she watches her little boy grow up. Just a verse from it. "where are you going my little one, little one. where are you going , my Baby , my Son Turn around, and your Tiny , Turn around and your four, Turn around and You're a Young Man walking out of My Door. " I will miss You My Little Brother , and I prefer to remember the good times and sweet ones , than any other. Life is oh so short, on this earth , so we must keep the memories that bring joy to our hearts. Rest in Peace Brother.
Mary Kneipp
Monday, September 16, 2024
He will be missed
Daryl miller