Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....GILBERT, JAMES HERBERT March 21, 2010
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News Star World - March 23, 2010
JAMES HERBERT GILBERT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA .

James Herbert Gilbert, 70, formerly of Crossett, AR died March 21, 2010, at 
the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home in Monroe, LA. Funeral services 
will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Kilpatrick 
Funeral Homes of Monroe on Lamy Lane with Rev. Oda (Tuck) Roberts and Rev. 
Mark Fenn officiating. James was born August 9, 1939, on the banks of Bear 
Lake to Jean H. and Lucille Deckard Gilbert. Upon graduating from West Monroe 
High School in 1957, James joined the United States Army wanting to follow in 
his brother Ralph's footsteps and become a paratrooper. He served in Korea and 
Okinawa. While in the military, he had the privilege of marching in President 
John F. Kennedy's Inauguration Parade. He was also part of the 82nd Airborne 
Division prepared to parachute into Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis, but 
spent most of his time in B Co 2-503rd as part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. 
He served in the military from 1960-1963.

In the late 1950's and early 1960's, James was a member of Riverview Baptist 
Church where he taught Sunday school, RA's, and led the singing. While working 
part time and attending Northeast Louisiana University, he met Lyndae Ann 
Johnson and they were married July 17, 1964.

James and Lyndae transferred to Louisiana Tech University for James to pursue 
his degree in forestry. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a member of Phi 
Kappa Phi. Upon graduation in 1967, he was hired by Georgia-Pacific in 
Crossett, Arkansas, as an Assistant Forester on the Crossett District. He 
served as District Forester for Berlin District and Crossett District. He was 
then promoted to Area Forester at Beekman, LA and then to Crossett Area 
Forester, where he remained until his retirement in 2001. While a forester in 
Louisiana, he had the distinct privilege of serving on the board of directors 
for the Louisiana Forestry Association.

James was known for raising Catahoula cur dogs used in hunting wild hogs. Men 
from Louisiana and Northern Arkansas traveled to Crossett just to take part in 
his hog hunting adventures. James was known for his story telling, all of 
which he said were all true.

Besides being an avid horseman, he had the reputation for being one of the 
best grilling cooks in Ashley County. When guests came to his house for a 
cookout, he enjoyed surprising them with turtle, rattlesnake, raccoon, or 
maybe even a beaver. They always enjoyed eating whatever he fed them.

James was adored by his grandchildren who enjoyed their Paw Paw's hiking 
expeditions in the woods around his house, where he showed them the wild 
vegetation they could and could not eat. He taught them to ride horses as well 
and to fish from the pond on his land. They especially enjoyed eating fruit 
from the trees he had planted, particularly the persimmons. He was even known 
to climb the tree in order to get the ripe ones for the grandkids.

James was a Christian family man who spent time working at his church as choir 
director for North Crossett First Baptist Church, and later Temple Baptist 
Church. He served as deacon for Temple Baptist and First Baptist Church of 
Crossett. He participated in two mission trips to Brazil, two to Mexico and 
one to South Texas.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Lucille Marie Deckard 
Gilbert, sisters Annette Gilbert and Betty Calhoun; his brothers, Ralph and 
Raymond Woodall, and a nephew, Tony Brantley.

James is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lyndae, two daughters; Ann (Mark) 
Fenn of West Monroe, LA, and Susan (John) Mitchell of Monroe, LA; and son, 
Stephen Gilbert of Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Caleb Fenn, Cole Thomas, 
Evan Thomas, Max Mitchell and Hannan Marie Mitchell. James is also survived by 
a brother, Henry (Vickie) Gilbert of Strong, AR; sisters Ruth (Lamar) Brantley 
of Downsville, LA, Peggy Gilbert of Springfield, MO, and Dorothy Gilbert of 
Baton Rouge, LA., a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are nephews Charles Woodall, Robert Woodall, Jason Bennett, Mark 
Bennett, Larry Brantley and Barry Brantley.

Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Calhoun, Richard Calhoun, and Michael Calhoun.

James will be missed by his family and friends, but we will be together again 
one day where there will be no sickness or tears. James was a man of great 
moral character and a Christian example to those around him. His exemplary 
life will be remembered by all.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 23, 2010, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and 
from 1:00 PM until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.

A heartfelt thank you to the staff, nurses, and CNA's who cared for James this 
past year and especially this past week. Their compassion was shown in the way 
they cared for him and his family during this trying time. Their 
thoughtfulness will always be remembered.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or 
the Northeast War Veterans Home in Monroe, LA.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at 
www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. 


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