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Submitted: 1/10/18 • Approved: 1/10/18 • Last Updated: 1/13/18 • R1206798-G0-S3
May 17, 1926 - Sept 6, 1997
Married Kathleen Nov 1, 1947
PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL
SEPTEMBER 7, 1997
McGEHEE--Roy B. Gilbert, 71, of McGehee, died at his home September 6, 1997.
He was born May 17, 1926, in Drew, Mississippi, a son of the late Henry Virgil Gilbert and Elizabeth Warren Gilbert.
He served in World War II and the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of sergeant first class.
He was a member of the Collins Baptist Church and president of the Desha County Senior Citizens group.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Story Gilbert; a son, Gaylen Gilbert of McGehee; a daughter, Donna Baker of McGehee; a brother, J.P. Gilbert of Star City; a sister, Ruth Fortenberry of Dermott; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Antioch Baptist Church of McGehee with Jim Bates and Scott Meshan. Burial will be in McGehee Cemetery by Griffin Services of McGehee.
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