Winfred R. Gilbert

Winfred R. Gilbert, 88 of Hampton died Monday December 8, 2014 at his home. Born August 13, 1926 at Hampton, he was a son of the late Abner and Ester Proctor Gilbert. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and worked in maintenance at the University of Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Gilbert; son, W.R. Gilbert, Jr.; step-daughter, Shirley Hathcox. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Gilbert of Brickeys, AR; brother, Buddy Gilbert of Wichita, KS; sisters, Ellen Patterson of West Helena, Gay Rowsey of Wichita, KS; and seven grandchildren. Graveside services are 2:00 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Cemetery with Rev. Skip Shanley officiating. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .