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Thomas Gilbert Obituary
Dr. Thomas Graves Gilbert, Jr., DDS, 91, of Rapidan, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Novant Health UVA Culpeper Hospital. He was born September 19, 1931, in McKenzie, Tenn., to the late Thomas Graves Gilbert, Sr. and Lottie Gilbert.
He attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., University of Tennessee in Martin, Tenn., and University of Tennessee in Memphis, Tenn. Dr. Gilbert practiced dentistry in Culpeper for over 40 years before retiring. Thomas liked gardening and loved his dogs. He enjoyed genealogy and wrote two books on his family's descendants. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Charlottesville Chapter, the Sons & Daughters of Virginia Founding Fathers, and his ancestor was Benjamin Harrison.
He is survived by his friend and caregiver, Kevin Ayers; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by three sisters, Lanier Maybry, Kathryn Varnell, and Jeane Tucker.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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Kate Billett
October 12, 2024
Tom was like a brother and Uncle to the Billett Family in MN & AZ & TX. Kevin call Kate & Susan Billett in Fairmont 507-235-1130
Barbara C. Bailey
July 24, 2023
I worked for Dr. Gilbert for many years. He was kind, generous and had a great sense of humor. I will always remember him sharing his beach house with the staff for a team building get away. We had a fantastic time. Dr. Gilbert was the perfect host and man how he could cook! He loved his garden and would be more than happy to show you around his beautiful home. He will always have a very special place in my heart. Sending prayers & love to Kevin & all his family.
Kathleen Hoffman
July 23, 2023
Dr. Gilbert was not only an excellent dentist, but a vibrant man with many interests. He was an involved gardener, with extensive knowledge of growing things, as well as a fascination with the history of his land and his area of the county. But mostly, he helped me get over a major fear of dentists carried over from my childhood.
Kim Rock Miller
July 21, 2023
Dr Gilbert was my first dentist back in 1975. He was such a wonderful Dr., but also he truly knew his patients. A remarkable human being! I went into dentist and worked with him a short time before he retired. It was a true honor! Rest In Peace! I know God has beautiful gardens that Dr. Gilbert will enjoy!
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