Ernest F. Gilbert, Jr. (69) of Palmetto, Florida
Published on January 20 2016 8:03 am
Ernest F. Gilbert Jr., 69, of Palmetto, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 23 at Johnson Funeral Home, 1110 N. 4th Street, Effingham, IL. Visitation will be from 2:30 p.m. until time of service on Saturday at Johnson Funeral Home. A graveside committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 25 at Miller Chapel Cemetery in Effingham, with military rites.
Ernest was born in Effingham, IL. He served in the United States Navy for 4 years. After serving his country he continued his education and then pursued his love for pastoring and evangelism.
Ernest is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara Jean; sons, Ernest F. Gilbert III (Jessica) and Eric Francis Gilbert (Tina); 9 grandchildren, Sarah, Carissa, Meghan, Natalie, Eli, Evan, Ethan, Jarrod, and Erin; brothers, Ken and Daryl, both of Beecher City, IL, and one sister, Sharon of Indiana.