Gilbert Lewis-Vincent Green, 78, of Horse Cave, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Med Center Health in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Gilbert was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Horse Cave, Kentucky.

Gilbert retired from the Kentucky State Transportation Department. He was always willing to help others and had a strong soul. He loved people and would help anyone. Gilbert will be deeply missed, not only by his loved ones but all who had the pleasure of calling him a friend.

Gilbert was preceded in death by his mother, Goldie Mae Green; his grandmother, Flora B. Green; his grandfather, Samuel Green; six uncles, Arlander Lawlis, James Green, Elverse Green, Alonzo Green, Amos Green, and Ewing Green; three aunts, Syvella B. Curry, Nancy Kelly, and Ruth Maxey; and one niece, Brittany Franklin.

Survivors include his four children: two sons, Trevent Green (Della) and Ron Green (Carmen); two daughters, Shanita Green and Daphne Franklin.

He leaves many grandchildren to remember his warm embrace: Janiyia Forrest, LeOsha Scott, Zanisha Green, Koree Brooks, Leandra Green, Marshawn Estes, La Vance Anderson, Tyrone Franklin Jr., Trevent Green Jr., Rondell Green, Juwan Franklin, Mike Mike Franklin, Lele Franklin, Damarion Green, Shaunta Green, JaKylie Green, Dominique Franklin (TooT), and JaKylin Green; his brothers, Sonny Curry and James Curry (Loritha); one niece, Keena Franklin; one great-niece, JaSiyah Franklin; two great-nephews, KaDyn and Lelan Carpenter; many great-grandchildren; cousins; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be held at 12 noon CST Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Horse Cave Cemetery Guthrie Street with Rev. Kendall Ford officiating.

Visitation will be held at Friendship Baptist Church in Horse Cave, Kentucky, on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Percell and Sons Funeral Home of Elizabethtown is assisting the family with the arrangements.