Wayne Gilbreth Obituary
We bid farewell to Wayne Gilbreth in Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 27, 2026 at the age of 92. Wayne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Johnnie William and Bonnie Gilbreth (Childers); his siblings, Jimmy Ward of Barling, Lorene of Ozark, J. W. of Greenwood and Kenneth of Fort Smith; and his daughter-in-law Danell Johnson Gilbreth.
He is survived by: his wife Janette Alston; his children, Don (Madeline) of Tulsa, Gail (Ed) of Boston, Kevin (Beth) of Phoenix and Janet (Michael) of Tulsa; his grandchildren, Douglas (Kim) of Buffalo, Rebecca of Boston, Matthew (Ben) of Tulsa, Megan of Enterprise, AL, Jenna (Eric) of Cincinnati, Sam of Phoenix, Hannah (Sean) of Phoenix and Palmer (Anissa) of Austin; and his great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Claire, Kenneth, Eli, Oliver, Olivia, Charles, Camille, Juniper and Violet. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 5th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Shaffer Funeral Home (2315 W Commercial St, Ozark, AR 72949). A funeral service was held on Friday, March 6th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to any Veterans Organization of choice.
