Robert James Gilbert Obituary

Robert (Bob) James Gilbert, 77, of West Columbia, SC was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2021, surrounded by his immediate family.
Bob was born on February 28, 1944 to the late Essie Mae Eaves in Union, SC.

Bob is survived by his wife Mary (for over 55 years); two daughters; Robin Gilbert Dolge and Tracy Gilbert Williams (Todd); one sister Kathi Danella (Jerry); four grandchildren Alexandra Reaves (Brandon), Bailey Dolge, Tanner Williams, and Tucker Williams; one great grandchild Hampton Reaves; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Essie Mae Eaves Kidd and sisters, Nancy Gray and Brenda Hoffman.

Bob was a long-time employee of BellSouth (The Real Yellow Pages) and volunteered at Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital for several years.

Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be missed greatly.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, November 19, 2021 with a private service at Elmwood Funeral Home and Cemetery in Columbia, SC.