Stephen Gilbreath
Stephen Thomas Gilbreath, 79, of LaFayette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 18, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ennis and Essie (Mitchell) Gilbreath.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carolyn (Coker) Gilbreath; three sons, Michael (Beth) Gilbreath, Daniel (Laura) Gilbreath, and Mark (Angie) Gilbreath; sister, Myra “Gina” (Bob) Beaudoin of Massachusetts; eight grandchildren, Stephen, John, Levi, Ali, Hannah, and Emma Gilbreath, Amy (Shawn) Buck, Jamie Hayes; and nieces and nephews.
He retired from Combustion Engineering as a nuclear engineer after 28 years. He loved to help people in need any way he could, was generous and kind and loved his family. He was a fan of Mopar and loved to restore classic cars. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He will be missed by many.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastors Malcolm Harris and David Pettyjohn officiating.
Interment at LaFayette City Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Stephen Gilbreath, John Gilbreath, Levi Gilbreath, Ali Gilbreath, Tim Wesson, and Tim Asher.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society: P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Ok. 73123.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.