December 23, 1948 March 15, 2019 Larry Wayne Gilbert, Sr. of Belspring, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 15, 2019. He was born in Dickenson County, Va. on December 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 thirty 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 will receive friends at McCoy Funeral Home from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2019. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Darrell Linkous and the Rev. Charles Damron officiating. Interment will follow at Giles Cemetery, Belspring, Va.
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I am so sorry for your loss. The sting of death creates sadness and pain that none of us should ever have to endure. I wanted to leave a positive thought from the Bible about the future at Revelation 21:4 it says, " And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." The scriptures promise a time when we will never see pain, sickness or death ever again and at John 5:28,29 we learn of a "resurrection" for the future of our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death. I am again so sorry for your loss, but I hope these words bring you some comfort during this painful time.
We pray for your family and the great void in your life with Larry not on the earth. We have happiness in knowing that he will be at the right hand of the almighty waiting on his loved ones to join him in heaven.
Daniel, Penny Goad and family.
Brenda and family. I wanted badly to come to the funeral home today, but I woke up feeling bad. I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I so enjoyed working with him for so many years. He was a great guy and his sense of humor was his high point. Always kind. He will be missed. My prayers for your family for healing peace and comfort. I hope you remember me. My days a Belspring School were some of the best years I ever had. Love and warm thoughts to you and your children. April Stanley Clark
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