Donald K. Gilbert 78, of Groves passed away Thursday October 23, 2014 at his residence. Donald was born August 9, 1936 in Charleston, West Virginia to Homer B. Gilbert and Audrey Elkins Gilbert. He was a resident of Groves for 39 years. Donald retired in 1992 from Gulf Oil and Chevron as a Manager of Chemicals and Fire and Safety. He was co-owner of GBL Associates and also worked at Occasions in Nederland. He was active in the communities of Groves and Nederland and supported his grandchildren in all of their many activities. He was also a member of his local Neighborhood Watch. He also served on the Kirbyville Heritage Society and was an active member of that community as well He was preceded in death by two brothers John and Keith Gilbert. Donald was married to his wife Lavonia for 33 years. He is survived by his son David Gilbert and wife Becky of Mandeville, Louisiana; three daughters Becky Hanratty and husband Doug of Groves, Gretchin Marshall and husband Joe of Nederland and Holly Badon and husband Steve of Nederland, grandchildren Michael Gilbert, Daniel Gilbert, Lauren Hanratty and Hunter Hanratty, Caroline Badon, Burke Badon and Dillon Marshall and sister-in-law Joy Gilbert of Groves. Services will be held on Tuesday October 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.