Ralph Wayne Gilbert, 88, of Tyler, passed away Tuesday morning, May 6, 2025. A visition with family will be conducted on Friday evening at Boren-Conner Funeral Home in Bullard, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Interment will be private.

Ralph was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on July 10, 1936, to parents Clark and Bessie Gilbert. Ralph was a proud Air Force veteran. Ralph was a smart man, he worked in telecommunications by trade - he worked hard to support and provide for his family. Ralph was a loving husband, father, brother, son, and friend to many. He will be greatly missed...

Ralph is preceded by his Father, Clark R. Gilbert, Mother, Bessie Gilbert, Brother, Roy Gilbert, and Brother, Don Gilbert.

He is survived by his Wife, Betty Jo Gilbert, Son, Bruce Gilbert, Son, Mark Gilbert, Son, Jeff Gilbert, Sister, Joyce Sims, and Sister, Mary Elliott.

Please send floral contributions to Boren-Conner Funeral Home in Bullard.