70, Oblong, Illinois
A Public Celebration of Jack’s Life will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 16, 2012 ~ First Christian Church, 206 North Range Street, Oblong, Illinois
Visitation: The family will receive friends following the Celebration of Jack’s life at the First Christian Church, Oblong, Illinois
Private Family Graveside
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a contribution to the Ozark Christian College with envelopes available at the First Christian Church or may be mailed to Pulliam Funeral Home, P.O. Box 121, Oblong, Illinois 62449.
Jack M. Gabbert – Minister, 70, Oblong, Illinois passed away at 2:53 A.M. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at his residence. Born in McAlester, OK on November 2, 1941, he was the son of Oliver Boyd Gabbert and Elizabeth Alois (Bross) Gabbert. He received his Bachelor of Sacred Literature from Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO. He was a Minister for many years serving mostly in the Midwest. His hobbies included ham radio, golf, Nascar, drag racing, camping and NCAA football he was especially a big fan of Oklahoma & Nebraska. He enjoyed being with his family.
On February 13, 1960, he married Phyllis A. McIntosh, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie Finley, Julie & Brian Schmitt and Judie & Dee Wolfe; seven grandchildren, Nicole Funck, Drew Funck, Joshua & Karie Schmitt, Rachel Schmitt, Courtney Schmitt, Erica & Rickey Barnbrook and Jackson Wolfe; four great-grandchildren, Tyler Barnes, Marlee Shaver, Diamond and Kade Barnbrook; one brother & sister-in-law: Eddy & Liz Gabbert; one nephew and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ron Culp and David Haynes will be officiating the Celebration of Life.
