THE SHOALS – Local musician Kerry Gilbert, who is presently fighting a valiant struggle against a serious illness, is the focus of a special benefit fund. The fund, administered by a number of local individuals with connections to Gilbert, has been established at Bank Independent.
Morris T. Lentz, Vice-President at Bank Independent, posted this message on facebook:
“A benefit fund has been started for Kerry Gilbert @ Bank Independent. As you know Kerry is a wonderful musician and community leader who has given so much to so many. It’s time we give back to him.
The “Kerry Gilbert Benefit” Fund has been established @ Bank Independent. Folks may donate to the fund at any Bank Independent Branch in North Alabama. 100% of the funds collected will go directly to Kerry.
I you would like, you may mail in your donations to the following address:
The Kerry Gilbert Benefit Fund
Bank Independent
Post Office Box 5000
Sheffield, Alabama 35660
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call @ 256-412-1936.
Thank you!
Morris Lentz”
Editor’s note: Kerry Gilbert has done so much for so many people in our area. Most will never know about his generosity. Now is the time to give some back to Kerry. Stay tuned for upcoming opportu
nities to lend a hand to this great person.


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God Bless Kerry and his family. Serena Pitt Mather