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Jeremy Gilbert Obituary
June 10, 1987 - October 13, 2022
Jeremy Paul Gilbert, 35, of Richmond, and formerly of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 13, 2022, while doing what he loved best, playing at the Richmond Volleyball Club.
He was born to Mark and Pamela Gilbert on June 10, 1987, in Birmingham, Ala.
He grew up in Roanoke, Va., and graduated from Cave Spring High School in 2005. He attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., earning his Bachelor of Science in 2010. A former employee of Liberty University for many years, he most recently worked at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., as the Associate Director of Financial Aid Systems. An avid volleyball and kickball player, Jeremy proved to be quite the competitor and had many friends around the country sharing his love of anime and gaming. He never met anyone he didn't want to be friends with.
Surviving Jeremy are his parents, Mark and Pamela Gilbert; his brother, Bruce Gilbert; sister, Rachel Bauer (Michael); nephew, Sagan; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Botelho; paternal grandmother, Sybil Horton; and paternal grandfather, Chester Gilbert (Marilyn). His genuine smile and nature will be remembered also by many extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Oakey's South Chapel in Roanoke. A service will immediately follow the visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeremy's name to the Richmond Volleyball Club - https://rvc.net/give/. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.Oakeys.com.
Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Service – South Chapel, Roanoke, VA, (540) 989-3131.
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Aaron Angert
November 22, 2022
Jeremy was a wonderful friend, we had met through the Magfest gaming convention in 2017 and his genuine personality and smile brought so much happiness to all those around him. I was fortunate enough to room with him at multiple events over multiple years, both Magfest, Magstock and a few weddings, and every moment his laughter, kindness, cheerfulness and genuine friendship created lasting and heartfelt bonds between all those who knew him.
Some of the best memories I have with Jeremey were the engaging conversations we had driving up from Richmond, exploring the Science Museum of Virginia, and winning the Hard core champion belt together from a 2v2 team chess battle at the Small Country Campground during Magstock!
He was an incredible and wonderful friend that will be missed deeply.
Igor Martic
October 19, 2022
I knew Jeremy from playing volleyball games against each other. When I picture him in my head, I always see him smiling. He was always happy and cheerful...loved that he would come over after tough games against each other and congratulate everyone as if he were on our team! A genuine personality - our world is a little less bright without him here. I'm so sorry for your loss.
James Whitaker
October 18, 2022
To Jeremy´s Family,
I just want to start off saying I´m so sorry to hear of his passing and I hope each and everyone of you will one day be able to heal from such a tragic loss. I want those close to him to know you helped raise one hell of person and he positively affected so many people´s lives, including mine.
I got to befriend Jeremy 4 years ago playing with/against him at RVC as well as playing on several kickball teams for Clubwaka. He was one of the nicest people I´ve ever met, the man rarely ever didn´t have a smile on his face. He was so kind as to have invited me out on several occasions to one of favorite restaurants, Ramen Spot, which I still visit to this day all because of him. There I had some of my most fondest memories with him. People like Jeremy are so rare these days and I´m honored to have gotten to call him a friend. Blessings to all of his loved ones and friends.
Faiyaz Ahmed Chowdary
October 18, 2022
He was nice person. I wish his soul RIP
Fellow Volleyball Player
October 18, 2022
Jeremy´s generous smile will be greatly missed at RVC. RIP
Sonya
October 17, 2022
You will be dearly missed.
Aleta Harrison
October 17, 2022
You will be missed. I can still see your smiling face when you came to work and speaking to me and waving your hand. Rest in peace
Coworker and friend Aleta Harrison (VCU)
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