Larry Wayne Gilbert, Sr. of Belspring, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Mar. 15, 2019. He was born in Dickenson County on Dec. 23, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Bonetta Dameron Gilbert; sister, Janet Goad; his father-in-law and mother-in–law, Claude and Dallas Giles.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his high school sweetheart and wife, Brenda Giles Gilbert; son and daughter-in-law, Larry Wayne Gilbert, Jr. and Rebecca; daughter, Crystal Hope Albert; son-in-law, Michael Albert; grandchildren, Amanda Brooke Moore, Cole Albert, and waiting in heaven, Rachel Faith Gilbert (deceased). He is also survived by his sister, Fay Sumner; brothers, Fred Gilbert and wife, Carolyn, Ralph Gilbert and wife, Gayle; a special aunt and uncle, Eva and Roy Brookman; as well as many other relatives, friends and his beloved Amish family.
He retired from Verizon after 30 years of service to farm horses, goats and cattle. But, his greatest passion was traveling and driving his Amish friends.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Charles Judy, Dr. Kris Hansen and the Good Samaritan Hospice team.
The family received friends at McCoy Funeral Home from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 18, 2019. The funeral service followed at 3 p.m. with Rev. Darrell Linkous and Rev. Charles Damron officiating. Interment followed at Giles Cemetery, Belspring, VA.