Mr. Basil Dean Gilbert
Mr. Basil Dean Gilbert
Mr. Basil Dean Gilbert
1925-2016
Mr. Basil Dean Gilbert, age 91, Billings, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. He was born June 4, 1925 in Barnard, Missouri, the son of Elbert Lee and Stella Mae (Strode) Gilbert.
Basil married Betty L. Graham on February 4, 1942, and together they lived on a farm near Barnard for 45 years. Basil loved farming for his vocation and his hobby. Basil and Betty retired in 1987 on a small acreage near Maryville, Missouri. They were members of the Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville for many years before moving to Billings in 2003 to be near their children and grandchildren. After retirement Basil enjoyed playing bluegrass music with his grandson, Joshua Gilbert, and friends.
Basil was preceded in death by his wife Betty on February 13, 2013, his parents, and five siblings.
He is survived by three sons, Jerry (Clara) Gilbert, Kirbyville, Missouri, LeRoy (Deanna) Gilbert, Aldrich, Missouri, and Paul David Gilbert, Springfield, Missouri; two daughters, Joy (Ken) Miracle, and Sally (Bill) Miracle, all of Springfield, Missouri; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and 19 great great grandchildren.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, Missouri.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
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