Frank Clay Gilbert

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Frank Clay Gilbert, age 71, of Jefferson, who passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. He was born on August 6, 1937, in Jackson County, a son to the late Farris and Annie Sue Smallwood Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert was a retired Regional Sales Manager with Carhart Manufacturing and a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson where he served as a Sunday School Teacher. Mr. Gilbert was a Gideon, the first Eagle Scout of Jefferson, a Boy Scout District Commander, Little league Coach, Midget Football Coach and was awarded the Silver Beaver by the Boy Scouts.

Survivors include wife, Joyce Duke Gilbert, Jefferson; son and daughter in law, Keith and Becky Gilbert, Athens, daughter and son in law, Karyn and Keith Wilburn, Jefferson, Grandsons, Shane and Brannan Wilburn and Brantley and Kolby Gilbert.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 11:00am in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Minister Tom Plank, Rev. Hillier Duke and Rev. Michael Helms officiating. The visitation will be held Wednesday evening, June 24, 2009 from 5-8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O.Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549, or The Gideons International, Jackson West Camp, P.O.Box 755, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson. 706-367-5467.

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