Neil Gilbert

August 18, 1995 - November 15, 2013
Neil Gilbert

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Neil Gilbert, 18, of Hendersonville, went to be the Lord Friday, November 15, 2013 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was a lifelong resident of Henderson County and graduated from West Hendersonville High in 2013. His passion was his work as a volunteer fire fighter with the Etowah-Horse Shoe Volunteer Fire and Rescue and was an aspiring paramedic.

He loved to hunt, fish, and hang out with his brothers and many friends. He always had a smile on his face and enjoyed singing.

He worked for Stone Electric in Cashiers, was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and also attended Bethel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Philip Holder, and his aunt, Pam Holder.

Neil is survived by his parents, Mike and Jill Gilbert of Big Willow Community; two brothers, Patrick Gilbert and wife Sabrina of Laurel Park, and Austin Gilbert and wife Keisha of Mountain Home; two nephews, Cameron and Cooper Gilbert; paternal grandparents, Alvin and Pat Gilbert of Big Willow; maternal grandparents, Lester and Pat Holder of Mountain Home; his aunt Donna Holder Bolan?s and her children; uncle Ricky and aunt Sally Gilbert and sons; and a host of loving extended family.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 19th at Anchor Baptist Church with Pastors Dewey Barnwell and Keith Norris officiating. Burial will follow at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 ñ 8 p.m. Monday at Anchor Baptist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to, Etowah ñ Horse Shoe Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 909, Horse Shoe, NC 28742


Service

Tuesday, November 19, 2013
12:00 AM

Anchor Baptist Church - Directions
3232 Hendersonville Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

Service

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery - Directions
Willow Road
Hendersonville, NC

Visitation

Monday, November 18, 2013
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Anchor Baptist Church - Directions
3232 Hendersonville Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

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  • November 18, 2013
    Barbara & Blayne Turner says:
    We are very sorry for your loss. We will be in prayer for you ask God to give you comfort. Barbara & Blayne Turner

  • November 17, 2013
    Charles Sexton says:
    I'm deeply sorry for your loss.

  • November 18, 2013
    Doris and Bill Horner says:
    Mike and Jill, Al and Pat, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Neil. We are sure he was a fine young man and will be greatly missed. God bless you all.

  • November 18, 2013
    Lisa Burnette says:
    May God Be with each one and comfort you as only He can. Prayers for all during this time.

  • November 18, 2013
    Marisol Gollnick says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you Jill and Mike. As a bereaved parent myself, I pray that God will walk by your side as you begin this grief journey. As parents we never expect to have to bury our children. May the memories you have of Neil bring you comfort today and everyday. Neil will live forever in your heart. If you need someone to talk, please feel free to call me. We have a support group for bereaved parents only, called The Compassionate Friends. My number is 828-890-8227.