Rowland Gilbert's Obituary
Rowland Gilbert, 86, of Martinsville, Illinois, passed away at 3:13 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on June 16, 1923 in Cleone, Illinois, the son of Steward Lawson Gilbert and Pauline Estee Burdette Gilbert. On March 23, 1946, he married Gwendolyn "Bay" Clements in Terre Haute, IN. Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Bay Gilbert; son, Rick Gilbert and wife Brenda of Martinsville, IL; daughter, Sharon Johnson and husband Jim of Casey, IL; five grandchildren, Carrie Arnold, Amy Loftis, Dawn Gilbert, Steward Gilbert and Dana Gilbert; eleven great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Charles Gilbert, and sisters, Maxine Merrick and Cecile Goble. Rowland was a past member of Southern Illinois Horse Pullers Association and Land of Lincoln Horse Pullers Association. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL, with Bro. Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Moss Cemetery, Dolson Twp., Clark Co., IL. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the family c/o Greenwell Funeral Home PO Box 387 Martinsville, IL 62442. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwellfh.com. Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, June 02, 2010 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL , Service Thursday, June 03, 2010 11:00 AM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL ,
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