Danny Gilbert

Danny Gilbert, age 70, of Harrison, died April 1, 2014 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. He was born June 13, 1943, in Paris, Arkansas, the son of Sam and Naomi (Callahan) Gilbert. Danny is preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Clifford Tomlinson. Danny was a long time member of Eagle Heights Baptist Church. He graduated from Booneville High School and went on to Arkansas Tech University where he played football and received many football honors including All AIC, NAIA, All American in '64 and again in '65 when he was drafted by the L.A. Rams. After graduating from Arkansas Tech with a degree in education, he pursued his Master's Degree from Arkansas State University and a Specialist Degree from the University of Arkansas. During his career in education he served as a Football Coach, Athletic Director, Driver's Education Instructor, Assistant Principal of Harrison High School and Principal of Harrison High School. He was an inductee to the Goblin Hall of Fame, Arkansas Tech Hall of Distinction, and served as a member of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Board. Danny is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy (Tomlinson) Gilbert of the home; mother-in-law, Ruby Tomlinson of Harrison; sisters, Nancy Davis and husband, Jerry Davis, of Branson, Missouri; and Mary Finnie, of Ft. Smith; Brothers, Jimmy Gilbert and Sammy Gilbert, of Magazine, Richard Gilbert, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; and a host of other family and dear friends throughout the state and community. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2014 at Eagle Heights Baptist Church with Glen Crenshaw officiating. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery. An open visitation will be at Roller Christesen Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Brett Davis, Drew Davis, Sean Davis, Jack Witty, Jim Witty, Bill Witty and Marc Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be teammates of the Arkansas Tech WonderBoys. Memorials may be may to Hillcrest Home, 1111 Maplewood Rd., Harrison, Ark. 72601, Gideon's P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, Tenn. 37214 or charity of your choice. Arrangements by Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.