Date Of Death: September 13, 2008
Edward William Gilbert, 82, of Indianapolis peacefully went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 13, 2008 with his family at his side. Edward was born January 14, 1926 in Martinsville, Illinois to George and Gladys Gilbert. He graduated from Arsenal Tech High School and joined the United States Navy. He served as a photographer on the USS Saratoga in World War II, and in Washington D.C. during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Kathryn of 57 years.He was employed 28 years for the US Postal Service as a letter carrier, retiring in 1981 to manage his rental properties. His lifelong passion was to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. He was a member ofDevington Baptist/Castleview Baptist Church for 50 years where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Chairman of the Deacon Board, Missions Treasurer, and Chairman of the Building Committee for the Family Life Center and Sanctuary remodel. His other interests included gardening, watching the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers, and attending his grandchildren’s extracurricular activities. He is survived by his three sons, Mark (wife Susie, daughter Elaine), Craig, and Keith (wife Judy, children Anna, Leah, and Jonathan); sisters Modena Fulton, Rosalea Hicks, and Shirley Wooten.Visitation will be Thursday, Sept 18th from 3-8pm at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Road. His funeral will be Friday, Sep 19th at 11:00am with visitation from 10-11am at Castleview Baptist Church, 8601 N. Hague Road, Indianapolis, Indiana.He will be laid to rest with military honors at Lincoln Memory Gardens.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Castleview Baptist Church.
Jim and Audrey Weaver says
Dear Craig and family,
Audrey and I will be in Detroit for some business training on Thursday. We are leaving about noon on Wed. and will not be returning until Fri. night. We want you to know that we will be praying for you all. We trust that you will know God’s conforting presence that “passes all understanding” in this time of loss for all of us, but especially for you.
It is so good to know where Ed is today and to know that his suffering is over. Certainly, our loss is his gain, and we could wish no better for him.
Again, we are sorry that we cannot celebrate his homegoing with you.
In Christian love,
Jim and Audrey Weaver
Steve Albertson says
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim Blakley says
Lord be with you all and have this great HOPE : SOON AND VERY SOON … !!! It’s not long, like the Gilberts, keeping our eyes on Jesus !!!
John Sheila Harris says
A Great Man! Love, Honor and Respect for Ed Gilbert will always remain. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gilberts at this time.
Randy Elaine Lybarger says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and we ask God’s blessings for each of you.
Paul R Muenster says
Dear Craig,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your brothers at this difficult time. I never had the pleasure of meeting your father, but, judging by his sons, he must have been a very fine man. Perhaps I can offer a bit of help; when my parents went to the Lord, I found the following very helpful and comforting: “And ye now therefore have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.” (John 16:22)
Very Sincerely Yours, Pablo
Tammy Kent Kendra Kyle Krista Padgett says
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you through this time of loss.
God Bless,
The Padgett’s
Keith Nave says
Sending sympathy and prayers to all who knew and loved Ed. He was a favorite cousin. Never will I forget that when I was 16, he let me drive his new Pontiac Bonneville what a thrill!
DougKaye Mave says
I know this is a very tough time as I went through the same thing 10 years ago. Your father was a very good person as well as a faithful Christian.
I remember when Ed helped my Dad and I with moving my dad’s belongings to the condo he lived out his final years. He was always there to help others in need.
You should be very proud to say that Ed Gilbert was your father.