Gilbert Rowe Sockwell Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Gilbert Rowe Sockwell Jr. of McLeansville, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 5, 2026 at the age of 72. Gilbert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gilbert Rowe Sockwell Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He is survived by: his wife Diane Lee James Sockwell; his daughters, Amber Lee Sockwell Cox (Greg Cox), Ashlynn Key Sockwell Presutty (Mark Presutty) and Austyn Rowe Sockwell; his grandchildren, London Tabor Abernathy, Avery Anderson Cox, Lawson Gregory Cox, Ethan Joseph Presutty, Emersyn Key Presutty, Ellason Avery Presutty, Hudsyn Rowe Sellars and Hughston Michael Sellars; his parents, Gilbert Rowe Sockwell and Bonnie Karneleta Key Sockwell; and his brothers, Ron Sockwell (Suzette), Roger Sockwell (Lisa), Russell Sockwell (Donna) and Reid Sockwell (Phyllis). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery Beautification Fund, 5120 Burlington Road, Greensboro NC 27405.