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Ralph Gilbert Obituary
Union - Ralph Gilbert, 81 of Union, KY, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Ralph was born in Clay Co., KY to the late Nathan and Sally (nee: Sams) Gilbert. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Hughes, Roscoe and Charles Gilbert. Ralph graduated from Annville Inst. He worked for Williamson Heating & Cooling for 34yrs., and later retired from Z.F. Sachs Automotive in 2006. His greatest joy and priority in life was his family. He was caring and nurturing to his friends and family, especially in their times of need. His faith was important to him as he was taught to worship Jesus by his loving mother. Ralph loved all sports, but especially his Wildcats as he was an avid UK fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 61yrs. Carol (nee: Hensley) Gilbert and their children, Patricia Gilbert, (Gary Young), Sherri (David) Thomas and Gail (Steve) Lanham. He also leaves behind his sisters, Cathleen Brock, Betty (Robert) Sizemore, Paula (Steve) Senften and Lois Wilder along with his loving grandchildren, Logan (Dominique Thomas), Kaitlyn Gilbert and Makenna Lanham. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 11am to 2pm at Big Bone Baptist Church in Union, KY with funeral services to follow at 2pm. Burial will be a Big Bone Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes (https://www.jdrf.org/) PO Box 37920, Boone, IA 50037-0920. Online condolences can be sent to www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.
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