Christopher Bryan Gilbert

May 17, 1983 - December 9, 2009
Christopher Bryan Gilbert

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Christopher B. Gilbert, 26, of Hendersonville, NC, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at his home.

A native and lifelong residence of Henderson County, he was the son of Thomas and Bobbie Hilton Gilbert of Hendersonville. He was preceded in death by his half-brother, Jonathan Gilbert.

He graduated from Hendersonville High School in 2001 and served in the US Army. He completed his EMT Training and earned his Black Belt in Karate from Doug Perry’s Shorinryu Karate. He was a published author of American fiction and poetry.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his half-brothers, Justin Gilbert and Jason Gilbert; his half-sister, Tonia Davis; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 PM Monday, December 14, 2009 in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. The Reverend Steven Newman will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, and, at other times, will be at their home at 240 Stonebrook Drive in Hendersonville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605, or donations may be made in his memory to the Make A Wish Foundation at Baybreeze Seafood Restaurant in Hendersonville.


Service

Monday, December 14, 2009
12:00 AM

Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home - Directions
125 Orrs Camp Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • December 15, 2009
    Arthur and Brenda Whiteside says:
    Bobbie, We are so sorry. We didn't know in time to come see you. We will be praying for you.

  • December 15, 2009
    Clorena Bagwell says:
    Bobbie, I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your son. I am Lorine Middleton's sister if you don't recognize my name. My prayers are with you and I Love You. May God Bless

  • December 17, 2009
    Jonathan Henderson says:
    I Love you lil cousin R.I.P. i will always be thinking about you and all of the great times we had as kids. Ill be praying for you, you will always be in my heart. My prayers go out to all my family God bless. Jonathan Lee Henderson

  • December 18, 2009
    Rex and Rosa Lewis says:
    Bobbie, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son.You are in our prayers. God bless you.

  • December 20, 2009
    Vicki Worley says:
    We are so sorry to hear about your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Frances, J.B. and Vicki ( the family that gives you a hard time about J&S )