1945
Alexander
2006
Alexander Lavon Gilbert
January 10, 1945 — March 17, 2006
Alexander Lavon Gilbert, age 61 of Alexis died Friday, March 17, 2006 at Veteran's Hospital in Iowa City.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at National Cemetery, Rock Island with military rites conducted by American Legion Post # 246. Those wishing to attend the committal service should meet by 1:15 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Memorials may be made to the family.
Alexander was born January 10, 1945 in Van, KY the son of Melvin and Hessie Mae Cornett Gilbert. He was employed for 30 years as a millwright for Local Union # 2158 retiring in 2000. Alexander was an Army veteran . He enjoyed fishing , gardening and working in his garage.
SURVIVORS
Children Kristopher Lavon (Elizabeth) Gilbert East Moline
Rebecca (Reid) Pettifer Orion
Daniel Lavon Gilbert East Moline
Granddaughter Alexis Kristine Gilbert
Ex-wife Tommye Gayle Gilbert Silvis
3 Brothers and 1 sister
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at National Cemetery, Rock Island with military rites conducted by American Legion Post # 246. Those wishing to attend the committal service should meet by 1:15 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Memorials may be made to the family.
Alexander was born January 10, 1945 in Van, KY the son of Melvin and Hessie Mae Cornett Gilbert. He was employed for 30 years as a millwright for Local Union # 2158 retiring in 2000. Alexander was an Army veteran . He enjoyed fishing , gardening and working in his garage.
SURVIVORS
Children Kristopher Lavon (Elizabeth) Gilbert East Moline
Rebecca (Reid) Pettifer Orion
Daniel Lavon Gilbert East Moline
Granddaughter Alexis Kristine Gilbert
Ex-wife Tommye Gayle Gilbert Silvis
3 Brothers and 1 sister
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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