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Paul Gilbert Obituary
XENIA Paul Palmer Gilbert born Jan 17, 1976 Transitioned to glory Tuesday Jan 23, at 11:28 am in the VA Hospital in Dallas TX, he was an Incredible individual. He served in both the Navy and the Marines. He earned a degree in accounting from Central state University and pledged and was a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He served as Commander of the American Legion in Xenia Ohio for many years. He was an active member of United AME church in Xenia before illness required he relocate to Dallas to be closer to his children to get the care he needed. There is so much I can say about this Great man. He leaves behind his cherished loving wife Irene Gilbert of 58 years, 2 lovely daughters Elmira (Johnny) Gates, Gladys Leavell of Dallas TX. Three sons Arthur (Christina) Mack of Xenia, Ohio, Johnny (Jeanette)Mack Of Dallas TX, And Paul Gilbert of Indianapolis In a and a host of Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews, dear friends and a Brother Jamie Gilbert and a Sister Elizabeth Gilbert.
Arrangement by DuBose 703 South Rockwall St Terrell, TX 75160 funeral home 972-524-2421. Services will be held Monday 1/28/2013 at 11am.
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Audrey Finch & Family
February 6, 2013
Our condolences to the Gilbert Family. Mr Gilbert was the nicest man and a very special neighbor on Park Street. May God hold and comfort you all during this difficult time.
MARLYN COOPER
January 29, 2013
MRS. GILBERT: SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. YES MR. GIBERT WAS A GREAT MAN.
Walter & Lorean Jones
January 28, 2013
Dear Irene, Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about the passing of Paul. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. I hope it helps to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I pray that God comforts you in a way that only He can.
January 28, 2013
Dear Irene,
Please accept my sympathy over Paul's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Steve Bogenschutz
Sharon Jefferson/Sanford
January 27, 2013
Mr prayers are with you at this time. Mr Paul was a great man I remember many summers watching him and my dad cooking out in the back yard. So many great memories of a nice man. May God be with you at this time and always....
Kim Martin
January 26, 2013
Mr Gilbert was a good man. I will keep the Gilbert/Mack family in my prayers.
Joanne Phoenix
January 26, 2013
Dear Miss Irene, I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Paul (my sweetheart). Please know that you are in my prayers and may God wrap His loving arms around you and your family during your time of sorrow. I thank God for allowing us the time we had with Mr Paul here on earth. Take care of yourself, I love you.
January 26, 2013
I just want to send you my deepest condolences for you and your family May he rest in peace. And know that hes in good hands with the man man upstairs. Blessings to you and the Mac family. Falioa Lyndon
Donald Wright
January 26, 2013
My prayers and condolences are certainly with the Gilbert family during this time. I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Mr. Gilbert growing up there in Xenia and admired him greatly.
Johnny Mack
January 26, 2013
Thank you for the time you allowed us to spend with you. You truly are a remarkable man and we were blessed to know you are daddy!
January 26, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go to Irene and family. Paul was a great neighbor.
-Stan and Connie Irwin
January 25, 2013
We send our love and prayers to the family of Mr. Gilbert. May God be with you during this difficult time ~ The Hiram Johnson Family (Eddie & Diane) Xenia, Ohio
January 25, 2013
We are sorry for your loss.Our love and prayers go out to you the family. Mr. Gilbert was a great man who loved and was deeply loved by his family and friends.Even through his illness I never seen him without that infectious smile. May God be with all of you during this trying time. ~ The Hiram Johnson Family (Eddie & Diane)
mR. pAUL gILBERT
January 25, 2013
Mr. Gilbert was a very nice man and I send love to his family.RIP
Shirley Reynolds
January 25, 2013
To my Gilbert family, Paul (my sweetie)was the mold of a real man, Irene you where truly blessed. God shared him with this earthy family so we could learn to love, laugh and share. My prayers are with you. Love you
Rev. Dr. Gloria Wade Dillon
January 24, 2013
Dear Sister Gilbert and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences at the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. May the happy memories and legacy of love you shared sustain you today and in the days ahead. God will be with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and blessings,
Rev. Dr. Gloria Wade Dillon
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