James V. Gilbert

74 year old, James V. Gilbert of Fair Oaks passed away October 18, 2012.

On March 29, 1938, James was born to Verlin & Flora (Smith) Gilbert in Kokomo, Indiana. James was a lifetime area resident who was a truck driver by trade. On April 2, 1956 James married the love of his life Christine DeMoss in Rensselaer, Indiana. James was in the U.S. Army and attended the Virgie Christian Church.

James is survived by his wife: Christine, children: Tim (Fern) Gilbert, Jerry Gilbert

Terry Gilbert, Jackie Brooks, Kevin ‘Doug’ (Vicki) Gilbert, Cindy (Mike) Baxter, Jim (Lori) Gilbert Jr., Christine (Chris) McPeters and Luke Gilbert, daughter-in-law: Julie, 22 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, brother: Larry Gilbert, and sisters: Penny Sanders and Sue Odel.

James was preceded in death by his parents and three sons: James, Gene & Randy Gilbert.

Per his wishes cremation has taken place and his ashes will be laid to rest on the family plot in the Wheatfield Cemetery.

Boersma Funeral Home, Wheatfield is in charge of the arrangements.