Wilbert James Gilbert Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wilbert James Gilbert of Belle Rose, Louisiana, born in White Castle, Louisiana, who passed away, on December 12, 2024. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wilbert James Gilbert to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Annie Gilbert, and Forrest Gilbert, Sr.; and his siblings, Howard, Albert Gilbert and Betty Slaughter.
He is survived by: his wife Juanita Gilbert; his children, Brandon Michael Reed, Ursula Mosby (Herman), Ashley Gilbert, LaShawnda Reed Walker (Demond) and DaShia Reed Johnson (Kevin, Jr.); his siblings, Forrest, Jr., Ernest (Rocheka), Edward (Rachel), John (Sharon), Darian Gilbert, Joyce Askins (Clarence), Wyonna Patterson, Bonnie Major (Dwayne) and Annette Skinner; his aunt Mercedes Triche; his friends, Jerome Levy, Derrick Jones and Herbert Joseph; and his godchildren, Harry Slaughter and Destinee Herbert. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at 9:00 AM at the First Israel Baptist Church (7104 LA-308, Belle Rose, LA 70341). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
