Ronald Dale Gilbert
September 17, 1946 ~ September 5, 2009
LINDEN-Funeral services for Ronald Dale Gilbert, 62, of Linden, will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 12, 2009, at First Baptist Church of Linden with Bros. Bryan Baggett, Mark Price, and Jay Shepherd officiating. Burial will be in Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home, Inc. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Gilbert was born September 17, 1946 in Linden to Ralph and Lou Neva Parker Gilbert and he passed away September 5, 2009 in Jackson, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, was a respiratory therapist and a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Joy Gilbert of Linden; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Kristy Gilbert of The Woodlands, Mark and Renee Gilbert of Tyler, and Clay and Kristen Gilbert of Ft. Worth; his mother, Lou Neva Gilbert of Jefferson; one brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Kathy Gilbert of Linden; five grandchildren, Kieffer, Jacob, Joshua, Bryan, and Taylor; and a host of family and friends.
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My condolences to the family.
We are sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND AND DAD.WE ARE HOLDING EACH OTHER A LITTLE TIGHTER & LONGER AND ARE THANKFUL FOR EVERY DAY.MAY GOD HELP YOU THROUGH THIS TOUGH TIME.
Joy, you and the boys are in our prayers. We hope to be there.
God, with your great love bring comfort and peace to this family. Mrs.joy, you and your family are in our prayers.
I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. RON WAS A WONDERFUL CHRISTIAN MAN. HE WILL BE MISSED BY OUR CHURCH AND THE COMMUNITY. JOY, I HOPE YOU AND THE BOYS REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES TOGETHER. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CALL. JERRY AND JANET HANKINS
Please know your family is in our prayers. May the angels be with you in your time sadness.
Clay and Mark,I can not imagine what you guys are going through. Your father was a good man. What I remember the most about your father was how big of a supporter he was at everything you did. I can remember seeing him at every football, basketball, and baseball game you guys played in. I hope I can be half the father to my children as he was to you. You are in our prayers.Micah Harp and Family
So Sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like such a wonderful father and family man that will be greatly missed.With Sympathy,Andy and Virginia Hodges
Dear Joy,I was surprised and so sorry to learn of Ron's passing… I hope you and your children will be comforted by your memories and the happy times you have spent together. I remember fondly the days when we we all together at First Baptist.Take care,Sharon Feaster Lewis
I went to school with Ronnie all our 12 years , God bless his family
I'm so ashamed that I took so long to contact you guys, but I want you to know that your entire family has been in the thoughts and prayers of the Grubbs' family. Mr. Ron was a good man that will be missed by many! I hope that wonderful memories will offer you comfort at this time.
Just now found out about Ronnie's death. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.