Memorial services for Mike Gilbert, 68, Tyler, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at Hilliard Funeral Home Chapel, 366 N. Maple Ave.,Van, Tx.

Mr. Gilbert passed away on Aug. 22, 2015, in Tyler after a lengthy illness.

David Michael "Mike" Gilbert was born March 10, 1947, in Tyler to the late Loy Julius Gilbert and Alice Mahala Bevens Gilbert. He was a graduate of John Tyler High School in 1965. He went to Tyler Junior College for a short time before going to SMU where he received a degree in Accounting in 1969. He worked as an accountant where he made friends of most of his multi generational clients. Mike was an avid Historian and had a love for World War II history, owning an extensive collection of historical memorabilia from WWII. He owned two Model A's and several military vehicles. Lots of people have depended on him for many years.

Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Denise Gilbert, of Tyler; daughter, Heather Gilbert Chadwick and husband Chad, of Arlington; two stepchildren, Tina Fry, of Tyler, and Trey Fry, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and brother, Randy Gilbert and wife Harriett, of Tyler.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, 75701. - See more at: http://obituaries.tylerpaper.com/obituaries/tylerpaper/obituary.aspx?n=mike-gilbert&pid=175649227&fhid=26563#sthash.2wX1nyRO.dpuf