Brother LaDray Brandan Gilbert, Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Brother LaDray Brandan Gilbert, Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Brother LaDray Brandan Gilbert, Juris Doctor (J.D.), natively of Jackson County, Florida, was born on November 26, 1981 to proud parents, the late Mr. Johnnie and the late Mrs. Carnell Gilbert. LaDray was a current resident of Atlanta, Georgia.
Brother LaDray’s son, Keston Gilbert, proceeded him in death. To know LaDray was to love him. He made a lasting impact on everyone he came in contact with.
Brother Gilbert’s life was enriched by accepting Jesus Christ as his personal savior and joining his home church, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Malone, Florida.
LaDray gave unselfishly of himself to various civic and social organizations. Brother Gilbert was a proud member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He was also a proud graduate of the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. On February 26, 2026, the Lord called LaDray from labor to reward.
A Memorial Celebration Service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST from the sanctuary of the Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church located at 2871 Orange Street in Marianna, Florida 32448 where the Reverend Travis Ephraim is the pastor.
Vann Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.
Brother Gilbert leaves to cherish his precious memories:
His Daughter: Madison J. Gilbert
His Son: Maddox B. Gilbert
The Mother of His Children and forever dear friend: Nakia Williams
His Godfather: Ulysses Dudley
His Sisters: DeCarla Gray (Todd), Tracey Gilbert (Dexter), and Nichole Thompson (Tarront)
His Brother: Brandon Gilbert
His Closest Friends: Malcolm and Dee McKay, and Antwain Hooks
He leaves numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, Omega Psi Phi brothers, and a host of friends to forever cherish his legacy.