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Donald Gilbert Obituary
KINGSPORT - Donald J. Gilbert, 79, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at Holston Valley Hospital after a period of declining health.
Mr. Gilbert enjoyed drag racing and won a few races. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Rita Fezzie Gilbert; sister, Marsha Gilbert; mother-in-law, Carrie Woodard and sister-in-law, JoAnn Gilbert.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 30 years, Patsy Woodard Gilbert; son, Ben Thompson; granddaughter Katie Fleenor and husband, Taylor; brother, Ward Gilbert and cousin, Jay Guisti and wife, Linda.
A Gathering of Remembrance will be Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 6:00 pm until 6:45 pm at Oak Hill Funeral Home in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7:00 pm with Dr. Tommy Haynes officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Shriner's Children's Hospital, via mail, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or online at www.shrinerschildren.org
The care of Mr. Donald Gilbert and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.
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Betty franklin
June 13, 2023
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Jun
15
Memorial Gathering
6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services LLC800 Truxton Drive P.O. Box 1068, Kingsport, TN 37660
Jun
15
Celebration of Life
7:00 p.m.
Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services LLC800 Truxton Drive P.O. Box 1068, Kingsport, TN 37660
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