of Clarksville, AR
January 17, 1922 - December 11, 2008
Homer " Blackie" Gilbert, was born January 17, 1922, to his parents Marvin and Della Wise Gilbert in Clarksville, Arkansas. He died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at his home in Clarksville, Arkansas, at the age of 86. He was a World War II Veteran, member of Oakland Street Full Gospel Church, and retired.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Della Wise Gilbert; wife, Thelma Green Gilbert; brothers, Earl, Charles, John; sisters, Florence, Mary, Ruth, Dorothy, and Pearl.
He leaves behind two sons, Wayne Gilbert and wife, Debbie of Pettigrew, Arkansas, and Gerald Gilbert and wife, Tricia of Fort Smith, Arkansas; 3 daughters, Sue Farmer of Clarksville, Arkansas, Diane Gilbert of Clarksville, Arkansas, and Joan Humphrey and husband, Bob of Clarksville, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great- grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday at Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at Oakland Street Full Gospel Church, Clarksville, Arkansas. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, with Rev. Carl Sory officiating.
Pallbearers: Scott Gilbert, Wayne Gilbert, Robby Humphrey, Jody Humphrey, Jacky Gilbert, Dustin Humphrey.
Honorary Pallbearers: Terry Farmer, Winston May, John Brown, Alan Brown, Doyle Farmer, Bob Humphrey, Jason Liles, Kent Humphrey, Robby Humphrey, Brody Humphrey, Alex Kemp, Steve Johnson, and all men of Oakland Street Full Gospel Church, and Davindry Gilbert.
Roller-Cox Funeral Home, Clarksville, Arkansas in charge of arrangements.
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6 Condolence(s)
June (Bates) Lampkin
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
David & I are sorry to hear of the passing of Blackie. He was such a loving person and was such fun to visit with. To Diane and Joan and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. It's hard to lose the ones we love so dearly. God Bless and comfort you all.
David & June
Lampkin
Earl Holley
Thursday, December 18, 2008
I hope you find comfort in this time of loss. I have many great memories of Blackie as my little league baseball coach. Robbie and Jody take care and God Bless.
Sincerely,
Earl Holley
Leona Ricketts
Monday, December 15, 2008
To the Family~~~~~~~ I loved seeing and talking with Blackie and Thelma at ball games for many, many years. A great guy and a good friend to everyone.
My prayers are with you all.
Leona Ricketts
Darrel and Sharon (Goza) Wheeler
Monday, December 15, 2008
Our prayers are with the family at this time. Thank you, Jesus, for heaven!
Sue Lee
Monday, December 15, 2008
Gerald:
The Lee family have you and your family in our prayers.
Sue Lee
Margarette & Don Cater
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Blacky was well thought of and will be missed by many. He has moved to a better home and will be at peace. He will know everyone there.