Leroy Gilbert, 76, of Owensboro, met his maker on February 2, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 6, 1945 in Daviess County to the late Elmer & Vena Gilbert. Leroy was retired from Alcoa after 40 years and was a member of Panther Creek Baptist Church. Leroy was a graduate of Fordsville High School and joined the Navy in 1965. He loved racing, boating, basketball, and his children, Terry Belcher, Kim Stewart, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Terry Belcher, and sister, Doris Ann Gilbert.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, JoAnn Gilbert; daughter, Kim (Phil) Stewart, grandchildren, Brittany (Jake) Graham and Matt Belcher; great grandchildren, Raeleigh, Mayci, Stella, Noah, Phillip, and Tristan; siblings, Jane (Leon) Fuqua, James (Edna) Gilbert, Sue (Ray) French, and Cathie (Joey) Hodskins; daughter in law, Melanie Belcher; and his fur babies, Miss Kitty and Rufus, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2022 at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 10-1:00 on Monday at the funeral home.