Eugene Gilbert
Gene will be greatly missed by all.
A celebration of Gene’s life will be held on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sixth & Locust Streets, Columbia with Rev. Dr. Patricia S. McAllister, officiating. All are welcome.
Eugene Gilbert, 63, transitioned from Earth to his Heavenly home on November 1, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in 1959 in Lancaster, PA to the late L.C. and Ruth Gilbert. Eugene was a former resident of Columbia. He was a member of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Columbia. Those who knew him called him, Gene. He did lawn care services and handy work in the Columbia area.
Gene will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Gene is survived by two daughters, Destiny Gilbert of Manheim Township, PA and Jada Shirley of Columbia, PA; one son, Eli “Lottie” Gilbert of York, PA; 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews and loving friends; brothers, Luke Gilbert, Warren Gilbert and Bruce Gilbert; sisters, Ruth Mae Colon, Christine Gilbert, Joyce Gilbert all of Columbia, PA and Brenda Graham of Kannapolis, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents L.C. Gilbert and Ruth; brother, Tommy Jankans and sister, Rosalie Gilbert.
A celebration of Gene’s life will be held on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sixth & Locust Streets, Columbia with Rev. Dr. Patricia S. McAllister, officiating. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to assist with Gene’s final expenses. Please send any donations directly to the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, PO BOX 231, Columbia, PA 17512 in loving memory of Gene Gilbert.
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