Charles Henry Gilbert, age 97, of Spindale passed away on August 30, 2024 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Charles was born to the late William Hampton Gilbert and Alice Head Gilbert. In addition to his parents Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Lucille Wiles Gilbert; brothers Hollis Gilbert, Paul Gilbert and a sister Helon England.

As a finish carpenter he worked in both residential and commercial construction. Charles' love for building things evolved, and he later began to build banjos.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons; Randy Gilbert (Marie) and Rick Gilbert (Yeping). He also leaves behind granddaughters; Tracy Racine (Russ) and Amy Owens (Jonathan) and great grand children Lucy Racine, Sara Owens and Matthew Owens.

Charles was a follower of Christ, and a member of Spindale Covenant Brethren Church.

A funeral service is planned for Sunday September 1, 2024 at 3pm at Spindale Covenant Brethren Church with Tarrance Randolph and Rick Gilbert officiating.

Burial will be private.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.