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Gene Gilbert Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Gene Byerly Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, while at home.
Gene was born in Hartsville, a son of the late Tom & Gladys Register Gilbert. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Gilbert went in the Infantry, to Artillery, to the Honor Guard, and finally, MP. He loved his family, and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving is his daughter, Tammy (Richard) Besch; grandchildren: Ricky (Tiffany) Besch, Ashley (Chuck) Norris, Brandi Besch; great-grandchildren: Emmett Besch, Savanna Besch, Sawyer Besch, Beaux Norris, and Pepper Norris.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Katie Gilbert; sisters: Christine (James) Long, Elizabeth “Lib” (Charles) Morrell, and Lois “Bobby” Register. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Mallard & Rosie Gilbert, and Samuel William Register & Modene Register.
His funeral service will be conducted at 11 o’clock on Thursday morning, September 11th, 2025, from the Hartsville Chapel of Norton Funeral Home with Reverend Bobby Richardson officiating. The committal with military honors will be held at 1 o’clock on Thursday afternoon, following the service at Florence National Cemetery. The family welcomes friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Norton Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be with Mr. Gilbert's family during this time.
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1414 W Carolina Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550
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