William Kaleb "Cotton" Gilbert

William Kaleb "Cotton" Gilbert obituary, Rainsville, AL

William Kaleb "Cotton" Gilbert

William Gilbert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Jan. 6, 2026.
Mr. William Kaleb "Cotton" Gilbert, age 18, of Dawson, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow the service in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Officiating are Bro. Dalton Hughes and Bro. David Higdon. The family will receive friends from 5pm-8pm, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the funeral home.
"He was such a Fun Loving, Good Boy. He was Country thru and thru. Loved his 4-wheelers, Friends, Family & his truck. We are So Heartbroken and Miss and Love Him In our Hearts, Forever Infinity. We Love You: Mama, Dad, Kayla, Will, Alicyn, Maggie."
**Survivors**
Parents: William & Pam Gilbert
Sister: Makayla (Will) Baldwin
Brother: Austin Gilbert & Blaze Gilbert
Nieces: Alicyn Baldwin and Magnoila Baldwin
Grandparents: Carolyn Hancock and Gene & Francis Gilbert
Special Friend: Laylan Davidson
A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends
**Mr. Gilbert was preceded in death by his nephew: Presley Baldwin; uncle: Joey Gilbert; grandfather: Herman S. Hughes**
**Pallbearers will be Will Baldwin, Noah Richards, Ethan Harris, Kyler Pope, Alton Walton, Davey Fowler, Brandon Lee, Josh Cisco**
Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel
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