Larry Bentley Gilbert, age 69, of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday evening, Mar. 24, 2011 in Frye Regional Med. Ctr. Born in Wilkes Co. on Oct. 23, 1941, to the late, Odie Turner and Nevada Williams Gilbert, he was of the Baptist Faith. Larry owned and operated Triple G Construction with his sons, and enjoyed the out of doors, hunting and fishing as much as possible with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Odie Gilbert Jr. as well as three sisters, Clarabelle Hamby, Marybelle Hincher, and Mozelle Parsons. He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Mary Faw Gilbert of the home. One daughter, Anna Marie Gilbert, of the home. Two sons, Larry Gilbert Jr and wife Tammy, and Joey Gilbert and wife Dana, all of Taylorsville. Larry has eight grandchildren who will cherish his memory, Joey Jr., Taylor, Kasey, Bentley, Brittany, & Tabitha Gilbert and Journey Sharpe and Jonni Moore. He also has several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon, from 2-3:30 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Service with graveside services at 4:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

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*** Many thanks to Vickie Oates Woods (#47172707) for additional info

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Larry Bentley Gilbert
North Carolina Birth Index
Name Larry Bentley Gilbert
Event Type Birth
Event Date 1941
Event Place Wilkes, North Carolina
Father's Name Odie T Gilbert
Page 75
Source Reference 27

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Larry B Gilbert
United States Social Security Death Index
Age 70
Given Name Larry
Middle Name B
Surname Gilbert
Birth Date 23 Oct 1941
State Maryland
Last Place of Residence Alexander, North carolina
Previous Residence Postal Code 28681
Event Date 24 Mar 2011

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His family:

Odie T Gilbert
United States Census, 1940
Name Odie T Gilbert
Event Type Census
Event Date 1940
Event Place Boomer Township, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Gender Male
Age 40
Marital Status Married
Race (Original) White
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Head
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Birthplace North Carolina
Birth Year (Estimated) 1900
Last Place of Residence Same Place
HOUSEHOLD
Odie T Gilbert Head M 40 North Carolina
Vada Gilbert Wife F 38 West Virginia
Clara Belle Gilbert Daughter F 16 North Carolina
Mozelle Gilbert Daughter F 14 North Carolina
Mary Belle Gilbert Daughter F 9 North Carolina
Junior Gilbert Son M 6 North Carolina
John T Gilbert Lodger M 56 North Carolina

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Odie T Gilbert
United States Census, 1930
Name Odie T Gilbert
Event Type Census
Event Date 1930
Event Place Boomer, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Gender Male
Age 30
Marital Status Married
Race White
Race (Original) White
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Head
Birth Year (Estimated) 1900
Birthplace North Carolina
Father's Birthplace North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace North Carolina
Sheet Letter A
Sheet Number 7
HOUSEHOLD
Odie T Gilbert Head M 30 North Carolina
Vada Gilbert Wife F 27 West Virginia
Clarabell Gilbert Daughter F 5 North Carolina
Mozelle Gilbert Daughter F 3 North Carolina

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His fathers family:

Odie T Gilbert
United States Census, 1900
Name Odie T Gilbert
Event Type Census
Event Year 1900
Event Place Beaver Creek & Boomer townships, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Gender Male
Age 0
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) W
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Son
Birth Date Feb 1900
Birthplace North Carolina
Father's Birthplace North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace North Carolina
HOUSEHOLD
Walter O Gilbert Head M 26 North Carolina
Hattie Gilbert Wife F 21 North Carolina
Odie T Gilbert Son M 0 North Carolina

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