Mr. David Errol Gilbert

Mr. David Errol Gilbert obituary, Radcliff, KY

Mr. David Errol Gilbert

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Mar

17

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Chism Family Funeral Home

769 Highland Ave, KY 40175

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Mar

17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Chism Family Funeral Home

769 Highland Ave, KY 40175

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17

Committal

12:30 p.m.

Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, KY)

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David Gilbert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chism Family Funeral Home - Vine Grove on Mar. 11, 2026.
David Errol Gilbert, 85, of Radcliff, KY passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at Baptist Health Hardin, Elizabethtown, KY.

Mr. Gilbert was a veteran of the United States Army. David was also an avid golfer who enjoyed traveling.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Gilbert; his parents, William & Thelma Gilbert; four siblings, Jerry Gilbert, Jeanie Riddle, Larry Gilbert, Lynne Sims and Bill Gilbert.

Survivors include two children, Anita Hammond, Michael Gilbert; four grandchildren, Nicholas Hammond, Chase Hammond, Logan Gilbert, Autumn Gilbert; three great grandchildren, Keller Hammond, Arlinn Hammond, Sorin Hammond; two siblngs, Patricia Sharkey, Barbara Skees; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Chism Family Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mr. Gilbert will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the chapel of Chism Family Funeral Home. A committal service with military honors will follow at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, KY.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

17

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Chism Family Funeral Home

769 Highland Ave, KY 40175

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Chism Family Funeral Home

769 Highland Ave, KY 40175

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

17

Committal

12:30 p.m.

Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, KY)

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