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Charles L. Gilbert II, beloved son of the late Charles Gilbert Sr. and Deborah Gilbert, was born November 29, 1973, in St. Louis, Mo., and entered into eternal rest on the morning of March 22, 2026. Charles accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and would freely give praises to his Higher Power. He truly loved his church family and was a member for 8 years.

On August 28, 2024, CharlesGilbert II married, Terra Bartley, of 20 years. To this union they were blessed with one beautiful daughter, Cheyenne Simone- Marie Gilbert. Charles loved his daughter immensely, he spoke of her very highly to all his family and friends. She truly is the definition of a "daddy's girl."

Charles L. Gilbert II graduated from Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia in1991. He then furthered his education and graduated with his Associate's in Network Engineering from St. Louis Community College in 2016. He then attended ECPI University and received his Bachelor's in Computer and Information Science with a major in Cyber and Network Security. Charles spent his last years working for Norfolk Southern Railroad. Where he made more family and friends.

Charles was known by his family and friends as "Chuck." Chuck had a heart of gold. His sense of humor, jokes and his love lit up every room he entered, and it meant so much to everyone that loved him. He was very supportive, loyal and resilient through every trial and tribulation he encountered in his life. His father, Charles L. Gilbert Sr. and brother, Lamarr "Tree" Gilbert, preceded him in death.

Charles is survived by his ex-wife, Terra Gilbert, daughter Cheyenne Gilbert, step- daughter Jada Johnson, mother Deborah Gilbert (stepfather, Tony A. Salaam), sister Sakinah Abdus- Salaam, Uncle June Turner, his aunts, Arnetta Jean Matrin, Naomi Moore, Juanette Turner, Dornella Wade, and Joyce Sinquefield, sister-in-law Tinika Gilbert, nephew Lamarr Gilbert Jr., niece Catianna Pettaway, and a host of cousins, family and friends.

Dad, I don’t think words will ever be enough for a love like ours. You weren’t just my father—you were a part of me. My protector, my best friend, my other half.They say I look like you, and I know it’s true—I got your face, your stubbornness, your humor. We were so much alike, always laughing and playing around. That’s something I’ll carry with me forever.You were overprotective in the best way, always making sure I knew my worth, even when the world tried to make me feel small. Your voice will always live in me.I wouldn’t be me without you. Every part of who I am has you in it.I wish we had more time, but I’m forever grateful for everything we shared. I’ll hold onto those memories and carry your love with me every day.You’ll always be my dad, my other half, my forever.I love you more than words can explain.