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LOUIS GILBERT Obituary

GILBERT, MR. LOUIS B. - age 88 of Seymour, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at his home. He was born on June 11, 1926, in Knox County to the late William and Bertha Cusick Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert was a retired meat inspector for the USDA, a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, and a charter member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Ellen Drinnen Gilbert; sons, Donny (Teresa) Gilbert and David (Margaret) Gilbert; grandchildren, Melanie (Eric) McDaniel, Scott (Molly) Gilbert, Ben (Candace) Gilbert, and Joe (Brandi) Gilbert; great grandchildren, Audrey, Grace, Finnian, Joshua, and Jack; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to niece, Sheila Gilbert. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Pamela Gilbert; brother, James "Boda" Gilbert; and two sisters, Georgia Gilbert and Vella Taylor. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 12, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1432 Shiloh Church Rd., Seymour, with visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 13th, at Knob Creek Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to: Shiloh Baptist Church Building Fund, 1432 Shiloh Church Rd., Seymour, TN 37865. Please visit our online guestbook at www.highlandmemorialsouth.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2014.

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Doug Waddell

December 18, 2014

Mrs. Gilbert, and Donny, and David: Warmest Sympathy extended in your loss. He was a good man. and a good friend of our family as are all of you.

December 13, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gerald and Judye Hollingsworth

Bohanan and Weeks families

December 12, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Debbie Chadwick

December 12, 2014

Mrs. Gilbert, Donny, David and family -- So sorry for the loss of your loving husband and father. Sending my love and prayers. I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Denise Minton Johnson

December 11, 2014

David and Donny,
I was so sorry to read that your Dad had passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Michael Tomlinson

December 11, 2014

Many thoughts are with you at this time...

Jennifer Cockrum Shepherd

December 11, 2014

David, Margaret, Mrs. Gilbert and Family - Mike and I both want to extend to all of you our deepest sympathies. We are praying that God will comfort, and strengthen all of you as you reflect back on Louis's faithful and loving life. I rejoice with you as you celebrate the new life he now has in heaven. My mama, Lela Ingle Cockrum Buchanan is celebrating with her friend there now!! God bless you all.

Phil & Connie Parrott

December 11, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Shiloh is one big family.

Mike & Sabrina Sherman

December 11, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dorothy and Beverly (Dunker) Crye

December 11, 2014

Ourt deepest condolances and prayers for comfort are extended to your family during this time.

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