Emmett C. Gilbert Sr.

I am the psychologist assigned to Deckbar this school year & began knowing Mr. Gilbert years ago. My first & lasting impression is of a man who loved children & believed in helping them along toward a positive future. He set an example for me in his gentle acceptance of others & yet was also willing to speak the truth to get kids, parents, & school staff to move to a higher plane. In my last conversation with him, on the Wednesday before his passing,he spoke of how much he loved working with...

Sending condolences from the Jackson Family. May God give you all the strenght to endure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sonya and Jarvis Jackson (children of the late Joyce Jackson, a longtime family friend)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To the Gilbert family and friends:
My prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow. GOD needed another angel. Mr. Gilbert was my 7th grade Math teacher at Livaudais Jr. High School in 1977. He was an excellent educator who cared about his students. May you comfort in GOD.
Formerly from Marrero, LA

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To The Gilbert Family,
Keep the faith, lend and depend upon Him. He knows best. Much Love,

To Mrs. Jackson and the entire Gilbert family ,take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there he truly will see you through,you loved Emmett but God loved him best. we will continue to pray your strength in the Lord

To Mrs. Beverly and Family, I am very blessed to have had the opportunity to meet The Gilbert Family. Keva, from the time I met you at Southern University you have been truely a friend and a sister. I will never forget the many weekends and holidays spent with your family and how whenever I was in the presence of The Gilbert Family, I was always entreated like family ....with love. Thank you Keva, Emmett, Tondra, Kyle, and Ennis for sharing your parents with me. Mr. Gilbert will be certainly...

Bro. Emmett was such an inspiration in my life and the lives of my children. He has left a legacy and he exhibited strong leadership and mentoring skills. My family and I will continue to keep your family in our prayers. Sis. Beverly, be strong and know that God is in control and He will keep you.