Of Niagara Falls, NY entered into rest May 28, 2026. Beloved father of Patrice (Kimani) Ealom, Adele (Will) Long, and Tiffany Gilbert; Cherished Grampy of Ashley Nicole Gilbert and Kymani Atiya Ealom; Loving son of the late Willie Sr. and Fannie Mae Gilbert; Dear brother of Carrie Ann (Carl) Williams, Evelina Gilbert, James Gilbert, and the late Van Gilbert and Sandra Gilbert; The mother of his children Patricia Gilbert-Daniels; Tim (Margret) Cobb nextdoor; Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St. near Harlem Rd. on Thursday, June 4 from 4-8 PM and Friday morning at Friendship Baptist Church 402 Clinton St. Buffalo, NY 14204 from 10-11 AM where a Homegoing Service will immediately follow at 11 o'clock. Interment WNY National Cemetery.