William Gilbert

Mr. William D. Gilbert,, 96, of Fieldale, VA transitioned on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Sovah Health - Martinsville. He was born in Henry County, VA on November 14, 1929, a son of the late William and Laura Wimbush Gilbert. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sons, two daughters, four brothers and four sisters.

He was a U S Army veteran and was retired from Bassett Furniture Company. He was also a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Fieldale, VA.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Doretha Jones, of Martinsville, VA; and Carodene Spencer, of Johnson City, TN; four sons, Daniel L. Gilbert of Fieldale, VA; Steven F. (Mary) Gilbert of Jacksonville, FL; Benjamin Gilbert of Martinsville, VA; and Kenneth Gilbert, of Fieldale, VA; 10 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren,

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Hines Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Benjamin Redd, officiating. Burial will follow in Carver Memorial Gardens The family will receive friends at the funeral home one half hour prior to the funeral and will be at the home of his daughter (Doretha) 445 Southland Drive, Martinsville, VA at other times.

A public viewing will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Hines Funeral Services from 1:00 to 5:00 PM

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Hines Funeral Services.