Gilbert Link, 75, of Center, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Tennessee Colony, Texas on May 25, 1936 to Otha Link and Lydia Fischer Link. Mr. Link was employed by Ralston Purina for many years. He was the founder of Shelby LP Gas and was later employed by Gas Tex. Mr. Link worked as a poultry grower and cattle rancher. He owned and operated Link Charolais in Center. Mr. Link was a member of Christian Church of Tennessee Colony.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Link Family Cemetery in Palestine with Bro. Sam Wheeler presiding.

Pallbearers will be Danny Link, Rick Link, Steve Kirby, Greg Rampy, Jerry Nutt and Mike Wilburn. Honorary pallbearers will be Boo Kline, Clyde Adams, P.O. Samples, James Campbell, Murray Matthews and G.W. Strong.

He is survived by:
Wife, of 53 years, Odessa Hightower Link of Center

Son, Keith Link of Center

Daughter, Jolene Link Burns of Katy

Four Grandchildren:
Chris Link and Haley of Center
Kevin Link and Reagan of Center
Heather Burns of Katy
John Burns of Katy

Great Grandson, Sutton Link of Center

Two Sisters:
Mary Nell Kirby of Jacksonville
Sandra Ham and husband, Mark of Tennessee Colony

Sister-in-law, Gina Link Gingrich and husband, Bob of Palestine

Five Nephews

One Niece

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Otha & Lydia Link
Brother, Daniel Link

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gilbert Link Memorial Scholarship Fund at Shelby Savings Bank, 111 Selma Street, Center, Texas 75935.

**Directions to Palestine Cemetery**
Highway 19 to CR 433
http://g.co/maps/dmegs