George Albert "Gay" Dilbeck

Unknown - Dec 16th, 2010

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Dec 16, 2010
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Biography: George Albert ?Gay? Dilbeck, 63, Montgomery, Alabama, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 in Montgomery, AL. He was born on April 1, 1947 to Gloyd A. Dilbeck of McAlester, OK and Margaret Ann (Adcox) Dilbeck of Newport, AR. Gay was a well-respected scientist working for the EPA since 1991 in Las Vegas, NV and most recently Montgomery, AL. He grew up in Jacksonville where he was active in all sports. He attended Oklahoma for two years where he played one year of football for his beloved Sooners. He completed his B.S. in Chemistry in 1970 from University of Central Arkansas, Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1974 from Oklahoma State University and completed Post Doctoral Research in Organic Chemistry in 1975 at Vanderbilt University. He was a ?highly extroverted? person who has been all over the United States giving presentations for the EPA. He loved to talk in front of groups. He was known for his sense of humor and email jokes, his smile and laugh, his booming voice and ?bear? hugs. He had a passion for teaching others, regularly teaching Chemistry at UALR and most recently Troy University. He loved to visit friends, attend or watch Sooner games and NASCAR events, made friends where ever he traveled but never forgot his home state of Arkansas. He brought joy to all he knew as an unforgettable friend and will be deeply missed. Gay was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister Debra of Little Rock and an Aunt Virginia Adcox of Star City. There will be a visitation starting at 2pm followed by a memorial service at 3pm Tuesday, December 28th at the Ruebel Funeral Home chapel, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to CARTI for support of children, 4130 Shuffield Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205.

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Deborah Bonin Bode

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I just ran across this as I was searching for info on their 50th reunion and would like to add my condolences. I knew Gay thru my sister, Gail Bonin, who went to JHS as well as to OU with him. She would catch rides back and forth with him. I know they drifted apart after he left OU. She passed away 3 years ago. He was a great guy and I will never forget the big bear hugs he had for me whenever he came to the house. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as I know you must miss him deeply.

Bob McGhee

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I just learned today, Nov. 02, 2014, of Gay's passing on to join our Heavenly Father. I knew Gay at JHS. I extend my most sincere sympathies.

Tom Hinners

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

While it has been more than 3 years since the untimely death of George, I know that he would have been delighted by the football victory this week of OU over Alabama. He is one of the most memorable persons that I knew during a 43-year career at EPA.

Ted H. Arnette

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I knew George during his time in Mobile. He took me and my wife flying and we met his two dogs "boomer" and "sooner" the two schnauzers. I worked with his wife at Holmes Dept store. I loved to hear George talk about Ok football and basically get his views on Auburn football...sorry to hear about his untimely passing. He was truly a great guy..

Tom Hinners

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

In less than 50 days, it will be 16 Dec 2012, and George Dilbeck is still remembered fondly by many people at EPA in Las Vegas.

Jim Baldwin

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debra,
I want to offer my condolence to you and yours on Gay?s passing. Gay was my roommate during our second year at OU in 1966. We lost touch when he left OU, but every so often, as fond memories came to me of our college years, I?d make unsuccessful internet searches to find him in North Little Rock. I can see now why I couldn?t find him, in that he traveled far and wide. Just as during our brief year of friendship, I read in the other comments here that he was a wonderful influence on all he met. He always made sure he got his studies done, always mentioning that his folks were paying a lot to make sure he had an education. But we had fun as well. We shared many great games of billiards at the campus hangouts and card games that usually ended when someone had to hit the books. He sure had a fun side, but he was very, very kind and respectful. I pray you are continually comforted in our Lord and in the fond memories we all share of our friendship with Gay.

Crystal Sludge

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Im sorry to hear about your loss. Dr. Dilbeck was an awesome teacher. I had him for chemistry lab and he made it so interesting. I just found out this week about his death and I can say i still can't beleive it. What I can say is that he will be greatly missed at Troy University.

Haley Johnson

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sorry to hear your loss, Dr Dilbeck was one of the best teachers a study could ask for!!! He really made a difference when it came to chemistry. He will be greatly missed.

Kenya Harris

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Family of Professor George Dilbeck,

My name is Kenya Harris and I am one of Professor Dilbecks former students. I was just recently informed about Professor Dilbeck's passing and it was very saddening news. I am very sorry for your loss and i just wanted to share some kind words to you all since Professor Dilbeck was so kind to me. I just started attending Troy University-Montgomery last fall and this is my 2nd attempt at recieving a bachelors degree. He made my first semester a great one and I wanted to share a kind email that he wrote to me just before he passed away:

Date: Mon Dec 6 13:36:06 CST 2010
From: Add To Address Book
Subject: Your Chemistry Laboratory Grade
To: Kenya Harris

Hi Kenya:

I got all of the laboratory final tests graded and I wanted to tell you that you made an A in the course. You made a 99 on the final and your average was excellent.

I really enjoyed having you in class this fall and I hope that you will keep in touch. If you ever need anything that I can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact me. You made my class a lot of fun to teach and I truly wish I had more students like you. Take care Kenya and I wish you the best of luck in whatever field you choose to pursue.

George Dilbeck!!!

I told all of my family about this because he made me feel so proud and really motivated me to keep working hard. I will forever have fond memories of him and cherish the kind words of encouragement he gave me. I'm so happy to have met him and he will be missed.

Christopher A. Fontana

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

May God bless you and keep you in this somber time of loss. George was a very dear friend of mine. Not too long ago, my family and I shared dinner with him here in Atlanta. He always spoke highly of you. Losing someone dear to you is extraordinarily difficult. As we reflect on the great times we shared--we mourn the loss of not being able to sharer more. We will continue to pray for you that the Lord Jesus Christ fills your heart with peace.

Sandra Flemming

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My sincere condolences in your loss. George helped us greatly in the Radiochemistry area when I started in this field about 12 years ago. We would talk from time to time and had not communicated for about a year. He was a great help to us and a very consistent person, as others have stated. He will be missed in the scientific community.

Don Betowski

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I would like to echo the comments on this page about George. I worked in the same building as he did in the EPA in Las Vegas. I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. I enjoyed talking to him about college football, and I would kid him, if the Sooners didn't win. We all missed him here, when he moved to Alabama, and we are all shocked at his premature passing. May he rest in peace... Don

Ginger Zirkle Stewart

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I never saw Gay after high school but he is always one of the first folks I think of when wandering down memory lane. Pleased but not at all surprised to learn that Gay continued to do well after high school and that he positively influenced so many throughout his life. He was a good friend.

Peggy Brigman Hearne

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Debbie,
Linda and I are heart broken. We remember our times fondly with you and your family when growing up as it was so much fun to be with you all. Prayers continue. With Love and Friendship, Peggy Brigman Hearne

Barbara Morris

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debra, I am sorry for your loss. The thought of many thought provoking conversations with Gay makes me smile. I know he will be missed. Barb

Patricia Bogan Phillips

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Hi Debbie,

I was so terribly sorry to hear of your brother's death. I have you in my thoughts and prayers. Pat

RoseAnne Smith

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Deb - I am so sorry to hear about George. We worked together for many years at the Health Department. He was the most kind and generous person I know. He was always there with a smile, a hug and a joke no matter what the situation. I'll miss his e-mails and tacky comments. He was a great person. May you find comfort in knowing that he talked about you all the time. He loved you very much and kept you on a pedestal.

He will be greatly missed.

zelma Seymoe

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debra, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. He was a friend for life to everyone he touched and will forever live on in our memories.
Gay, was in my class from the 7th grade through the 12th grade.
After graduation we all drifted apart but every time I ran into someone from JHS I always asked about Gay.
He was not only the smartest,nicest and best looking guys at JHS, I thought of him as a friend for live. May God Bless you and your family during this time.

Larry T. Wilson

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debbie:
Sorry to hear about Gay, he was a class guy and obviously did well in his life (he got a great foundation from his Jacksonville days!).
I don't know if I will be able to make the visitation or service, but I will try to do so.
Coach Buchanan called me last night and said that they were going out of town today but to pass on his sympathy since they would not be able to attend his service.

Graham Gillis

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debra, I am so sorry to hear about Goerge. I will never forget how he showed me around Las Vegas when he lived there. He wass a great guy. May it help to know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many people.

Graham

Bee Rodden

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Gay Dilbeck was one of the sweetest, nicest, and kindest guys in the whole world. I will always remember our trips to Vegas where we would meet up with Gay and he was either taking us somewhere or buying us dinner or trying to explain to me the fine art of betting on football. He was just that special kind of person that everyone should have as a friend. My heart hurts and he will forever be missed. Debra, you are in my thoughts and prayers! Luv ya...mean it!

Paul Lamb

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am sorry for the loss, Gay was a good friend back in High School.

Marsha Hunter

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debbie, I was so sorry to hear about Gay. He will truly be missed. I know he was looking forward to moving to his condo in Hot Springs when he retired. You are in my prayers.

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