Christopher Paul Gilbert

Christopher Paul Gilbert

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2975 Old Husbands Rd., Paducah, KY 42003

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Christopher Gilbert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughes Funeral Home - Paducah on Sep. 24, 2025.

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Christopher Paul Gilbert, 49, of Paducah passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Mr. Gilbert was an Auto Detailer, and he was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his mother, June (Hal) Nelson of Symsonia; life partner, Sharon Prater of Paducah; son, Christopher James Gilbert of Paducah; one daughter, Kirsten Marie Gilbert of Lone Oak; two stepdaughters, Kathryn Lawrence of Paducah; Allison Lawrence of Sparta, IL.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Gilbert; one sister, Dawn Michelle "Missy" Gilbert.

Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah with Bro. John Smithmier officiating. Burial will follow at Provine Cemetery in Briensburg, KY.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon to service time on Monday at the funeral home.

You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.

Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

29

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hughes Funeral Home

2975 Old Husbands Rd., Paducah, KY 42003

Send Flowers

Sep

29

Service

1:00 p.m.

Hughes Funeral Home

2975 Old Husbands Rd., Paducah, KY 42003

Send Flowers

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Hughes Funeral Home - Paducah

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