Orland Gilbert, Jr.

Orland Gilbert, 86, of Lubbock, died Thursday, June 17, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Marvin Orland Gilbert, Jr was born September 20, 1934 in Tulia, Texas to Marvin Orland, Sr and Polly Stovall Gilbert. He graduated from Lockney High School in 1953 and then McMurry University in 1957, where he was also Student Body President. Orland moved to Lubbock upon graduation, where he joined the accounting firm of Bolinger Segars in 1957. Orland became a CPA and a partner in the firm of Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss where he still had an office. Orland married his high school sweetheart Betty Johnson in Lockney, Texas on July 27, 1957. He was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church since 1959. Orland and Betty had three sons, Greg, Garry, and Gavin, and enjoyed spending time on South Padre Island and Possum Kingdom Lake. He was an avid fan of Texas Tech University sports, frequently attending games. Orland was a Trustee of McMurry University from 1998 to 2006, and was named a Trustee Emeritus in 2021. He was currently serving on the Board of Marion Moss Enterprises. He loved working with the firm's clients, and enjoyed getting together for breakfast with friends. Orland is preceded in death by his parents; his cherished wife, Betty, a son, Garry, in 1980, a granddaughter, Victoria, in 1995 and sister-in-law Rita Pollard. Surviving loved ones include, son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Gina Gilbert and grandsons, Garrett (fiancée, Elizabeth) and Grant of Lubbock; son and daughter-in-law, Gavin and Jennifer Gilbert of Granbury and granddaughter, Paige. His sister, Sue Miller, husband Bob and family, brother-in-law Tom Johnson, wife Dixie and family. The memorial service for Orland Gilbert will be at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church with Rev. Matt Wolfington officiating. Private Interment will be at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Betty and Orland Gilbert Endowed Scholarship, Office of Advancement, 1 McMurry University Box 938, Abilene, TX 79697; or Marion Moss Enterprises, 4001 MLK Blvd., Lubbock, TX 79404. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2021 at Sanders Funeral Home.

Orland Gilbert, Jr.

September 20, 1934 - June 17, 2021