FRED GILBERT, age 80, died September 22, 2014 under the supportive care of Hospice of Citrus County and his family. Fred was born on September 7, 1934 in Detroit, MI to the late Fred L. and Lenora (Roby) Gilbert. He served our country in the United States Army. Fred was employed as a forklift operator. An avid Tigers and Red Wings fan, he enjoyed watching his favorite teams and also enjoyed golfing. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Gilbert; son Michael and his wife Beth Gilbert; his brothers James and wife Judy Gilbert and Gordon Gilbert, all of Lincoln Park, MI; sisters Donna Gilbert, Wyandotte, MI and Patricia and her husband David Golden, Taylor, MI; his beloved granddaughter Jennifer; brothers-in-law Jack and John Virden and sister-in-law Jean Weissmuller. He was preceded in death by a sister Barbara and brother-in-law Carl Virden. A graveside committal service will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell with military honors rendered by VFW Post #7122 of Floral City. Friends are invited to join the procession to the cemetery at 9:15 AM at Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory.
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