Christopher James Gilbert, a resident of Henryetta, died Feb. 10, 2019 at the age of 26.
Chris was born in Tulsa Sept. 1, 1992 to Debbie (Gasaway) Gilbert and Jim Gilbert. He graduated from Henryetta High School in 2012 and attended Green Country Technology Center, and afterwards, pursued a career as a diesel mechanic. Chris worked at MHC Kenworth in Tulsa, Kelco Inc. in Okmulgee, and Interstate Diesel LLC in Henryetta. He was a member of the Henryetta Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Roy Gasaway, and grandparents, Steven and Lavada Gilbert.
Chris is survived by his mother, Debbie Gilbert of Henryetta; father, Jim Gilbert of Tulsa; grandmother, Ruby Gasaway of Henryetta; aunts: Liz Pistole and husband Gary of Choctaw, Joann Pigeon and husband Virgil of Weleetka, Susie Walcher and husband Rex of Henryetta, Paula Kissee and husband Roger of Henryetta; uncles: Steve Gilbert and Joy of Bixby, Terry Gilbert and Debbie of Oklahoma City: many cousins, and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Henryetta Church of Christ Feb. 15, 2019 at 2 p.m. Rex Walcher will be officiating. Interment will follow at Salt Creek Cemetery under the direction of Williamson-Spradlin Funeral Home of Wetumka and Weleetka.