LINDEN, Texas—Ralph W. Gilbert, 83, of Linden died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at his home.

Mr. Gilbert was born March 26, 1924, in Linden. He was the retired owner of Gilbert Lumber Co., a World War II veteran and a member of Linden Lion’s Club, Linden Hospital Board of Directors and First Baptist Church of Linden.

Survivors include his wife, Lou Neva Gilbert of Linden; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Joy Gilbert of Tyler, Texas, and Dennis and Kathy Gilbert of Linden; five grandsons, Greg Gilbert, Matthew Gilbert, Kevin Gilbert, Mark Gilbert and Clay Gilbert; seven...

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