Gilbert Louis McGimpsey, 73, of Morganton died March 02, 2021. He was born in Burke Co. February 06, 1948 to the union of the late Millard McGimpsey and Lillie Beatrice McGimpsey. Gilbert accepted Christ at an early age and became a true follower in Christ as he matured in the Lord.
Gilbert was employed at MDI for a number of years, later he became self employed while working for Curtis Miles driving his charter buses. No matter what he put his mind to doing he always succeeded in doing, he was always a leader and not a follower.
Gilbert was known to be a traveler of the United States he was a dedicated father who loved his children and they loved him too.
Along with his father Millard McGimpsey, and mother Lillie Beatrice McGimpsey, Gilbert is preceded in death by his sisters; Lillie Mae McGimpsey, and Ada Williams.
Those left to cherish precious memory is his three sons; James, Ricky, and Rodney McGimpsey all of Valdese, daughter; Ameka McGimpsey of Pontiac MI, brother; Elbert McGimpsey of Glen Alpine, sisters; Pauline McGimpsey, and Anna Williams (Benjamin) both of Detroit MI. Along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers and many other expressions of kindness and concerns evidenced at this time in thought and deed. A more personal acknowledgement will be made at a later date.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.
Due to COVID-19 masks and social distance will be required.
The McGimpsey family has entrusted Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton with arrangements
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