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Darryl Ernest "BoBo" Gilbert Sr.

Darryl Ernest "BoBo" Gilbert Sr. obituary

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Darryl Gilbert Obituary

Darryl "BoBo" Ernest Gilbert, Sr., entered into eternal rest at his home on Friday, August 12, 2022, at the age of 70. He was born on February 6, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Frederick E. and Clothilde Vincent Gilbert. Educated in the New Orleans Public School System, he attended Henderson H. Dunn Elementary School, George Washington Carver Jr., High and was a 1971 graduate of George Washington Carver Sr., High School, he enlisted into the United States Air Force shortly after. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ava M. Johnson Gilbert, and the proud father of Daria (Craig) and Darryl E. Gilbert Jr. (Krystal) PawPaw to Whitley, Darion, Malik, Kayla, and Dayton. Eight great-grandchildren, Darion Jr., Avayah, Madison, Lhyric, Tristian, Ava'Marie, Charley, and Marley. Also survived by his siblings, Kathy Gilbert Woods, Karen, and Sheryl Gilbert. Brother-in-law of Penny (Carol), William Edward, William Thaddeus (Sabrina), Elva Verna (Kurt), and Muriel Murph and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his grandson Louis "Quinn" Gilbert, his siblings Joan Vincent, Carol Coleman, Rodney Gilbert, Roslyn Chest, and Brian Gilbert. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Greater Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1803 N. Johnson Street, New Orleans, LA 70116. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Celebration of Life Service will follow promptly at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Dr. Robert Meyers, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4060 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70122. Due to COVID-19, face masks are preferred. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, 2022.

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Celestine Hopkins

September 15, 2022

To the Gilbert family may God give peace and comfort in the time of need. From the Butler family.

Kathy Marlene Gilbert Woods

August 26, 2022

In Loving Memory of of a very loving and caring person we will love and miss you always

Allen D. (Smitty) Smith Jr. Moore, Oklahoma

August 25, 2022

Ava and family, You have my deepest condolences. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends and family for strength, and always remember how much you are loved.

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Sharon Creecy Green

August 25, 2022

Daria, we at Greater Emmanuel MBC, your church family or constantly lifting you and your family up in prayer. We pray that GOD continue to keep you and comfort you during this difficult time. We love you and are heard for you.

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Greater Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church

1803 N. Johnson Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Greater Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church

1803 N. Johnson Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

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