of Mountain View, AR
December 16, 1927 - October 21, 2024
Huey ''Red'' Gilbert, 96, passed from this life on Monday, October 21, 2024. He was born on Thursday, December 16, 1927 to Noles and Bertha (George) Gilbert in Timbo, Arkansas. Red loved gardening, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler as well as raising cows, hogs and chickens, but he found the most joy in spending time with his family and friends. He was always on the go but he never hesitated to stop and visit with people and share his advice. As he got older he enjoyed sitting on his front porch or visiting the Senior Center during the day and venturing downtown to listen to music at different locations around the square in the evenings. He worked for Armor Packing, GMAC and drove cars for Buddy Lackey, but he was best known for his fruit stand where he sold the best peaches, tomatoes and sweet potatoes around. Red was also known fondly as the ''dumpling maker'' as his dumplings were a favorite at any potluck or family event. He was a member of Vine Avenue Baptist Church. Red will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends.
Red is survived by his children, Brenda (Roger) Wilson, Gary Gilbert, Teresa Weatherford and Russell (Sara) Gilbert; brother, Eugene Gilbert and sister, Dorothy Wallis; son-in-law, Scott Branscum; twelve grandchildren, Kathy (James) Ramsey, Crissie (Brad) Kane, Linda (Josh) Vickers, Angela Campagna, Kalah (Chris) Deitrick, Kassie McIntare, Jay (Sarah) Weatherford, Timber Gilbert, Doss Weatherford, Cheyenne Gilbert, Angelina Neldon and Nickolas Neldon; eighteen great-grandchildren, Heather (Ethan) Pollard, Elijah Gibson, Elizabeth (Dustin) Porterfield, Gabriel (Nathan) Childers, Cassidee (Brock) Simons, Katie Croney, Rachel Ramsey, Kimberly (Landon) McIntyre, Mabry Deitrick, Kiley Deitrick, Bella Campagna, Sophia Deitrick, Parrish McIntare, Lily McIntare, Addison Miller, Liam Weatherford, Lilah Weatherford and Kori Henley; seven great-great grandchildren, Audrey Childers, Avalon Jones, Ember McIntyre, Elaina Phillips, Daniel Childers, Elias Phillips and Kayden Porterfield, along with many extended family and friends.
Red is preceded in death by his parents, Noles and Bertha (George) Gilbert; his loving wife of 74 years, Dosha (Trammell) Gilbert; daughter, Patty Branscum; siblings, Olan Gilbert, Nolan Gilbert, Roy Gilbert, Danny Ray Gilbert, Evelyn Declue, Sylvia ''Sybil'' Green, Thelma Green and Alene Dulaney and grandson, Neal Branscum.
Visitation is Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 6:00-8:00PM at Vine Avenue Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:00AM at Vine Avenue Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas with Brother Gary Don Fletcher officiating. Red will be cremated and laid to rest next to his wife, Dosha (Trammell) Gilbert at Oak Grove Cemetery in Newnata, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Chris Deitrick, Roger Wilson, Jay Weatherford, Doss Weatherford, Nick Neldon, Craig Miller and James Ramsey. Honorary pallbearers are Eldo Fletcher, Scotty Branscum, David Owens, Johnny Owens and David Wright.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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30 Condolence(s)
Carol Wade
Sunday, October 27, 2024
So sorry to hear of Mr.Red's passing. He will be missed by manny.
Melissa
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Sorry for the family's loss. He was a good guy.
Danny and Brigette
Friday, October 25, 2024
Sending prayers and love for the family.
Ronda Ivy
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Red was a kind, friendly, and caring man. I loved talking to him. Prayers for all of you. Hold on to those special memories and family stories.
Don thomas
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Long time friend he will greatly missed a prayer for the family
Teresa and Barry Pitts
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
So sorry to hear this Red will be greatly missed. He was a stable in our town. Sending love to you all!
Mazie Lee
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
So sorry for your loss and I will pray for comfort and also for good memories.
Danny & Martha Simmons
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Red was a good friend and always had a story to share. He had a long and blessed life. Praying for the family
Joy Lawrence
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Sorry to hear about Red’s passing. Really enjoyed talking to him when he come to listen the music around town
Kristi Trammell Harris
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
So sorry to hear about Huey...family reunions won't be quite the same. He will be greatly missed.
Love and prayers for you all.
Eddie Powell
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Russell and family I'm so sorry for your loss ,my God and his plan be with the family.
Gary livingston
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Red was a good man and friend Sorry for you’ll loss
Ann Cartwright
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Russell, Timber, and Cheyenne, we send our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. We will keep the family and friends in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Kevin and Ann Cartwright
Michelle carlton
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
He was such an awsome friend. Prsyers for the family.
Mikey Thompson
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
My prayers and heartfelt condolences to all the Gilbert family and Red's many friends, he was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who had the honor of calling him their friend as I did.
Mary (Schultz) Harris
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
I have such fond memories of Uncle Nolan taking us kids to visit Uncle Red. He was a good man and although I wasn't blood that never stopped him from showing me he cared about me too. Every time I saw him, I got a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. He will be missed by all that knew him. I will sure be keeping all of the family in my prayers. Sending hugs and love to each of you.
Mary Morrow
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Prayers for the family..
Mary
Lorrie corter
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
I always liked talking with Red when I worked at senior center he gave good advice he will be miss so sorry for his loss prayers for the family
Dennis Broadwater
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
My condolences to the family for your great loss. Jay, you will be in my prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Steve and Dawnette Anderson
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
We are so very sorry, Red was such a good man.
Mark and Lynn Seay
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Red was a good neighbor to my Mom. Really enjoyed visiting with him.
Rowdy and Carrie Ross
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.
Alan L Willis
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Rest easy Uncle Huey. My sympathy to my Cousins on the loss of your Father.
All my Love,
Kecia Bartley
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
So sorry to hear about Uncle Huey. I will miss him alot. I had fun visiting with my pawpaw Allison when I was younger.
Larry and Jill Howard
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Brenda and family we are so sorry for your loss we are praying for you all.
Vicki Doolin
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Brenda, I am sorry about your loss. Your Dad had many friends and had a good sense of humor. May your sweet memories with him bring you comfort.
Praying for you and your family. Sending hugs.
J.L.Broyles
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Known Red forever and enjoyed talking we visit at the senior center knew his kids prayers for family
Reuben Balentine
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about Huey
Prayers for the family
Linda J King
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
My condolences on Red's passing. His sense of humor was awesome! Prayers for the family. Linda King
Danny Ray Crymes
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
You have my deepest condolences. “Red” has been a good friend for many, many years.
He will not be soon be forgotten.