Gilbert Alexander Kincaid

Gilbert Alexander Kincaid, 93, of Morganton, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.

Born in Burke County, on June 7, 1933, he was the son of the late Marvin Byron Kincaid and Sarah Rusmisell Kincaid.

Gilbert was a member of Brookwood Baptist Church and a lifetime member of Oak Forest United Methodist Church. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and he was a former treasurer of Camp McCall.

Gilbert retired from Grace Hospital as director of plant operations after 39 years and was a former member and officer of the N.C. Hospital Engineering Association.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Jeffrey Kincaid (Lisa); a daughter, Carol Kincaid Odell (Mark); grandchildren, Alex Mann (Dana), Megan Brooks (Joel), Lindsey Kincaid (Greg), Jeanna Embree (Blake), Matthew Odell (Ella), and Mara Shuping (Brian); and 14 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Gilbert was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Tallent Kincaid; brother, Max Byron Kincaid; and sisters, Dorothy Kincaid Moran, Virginia Kincaid Drury, and Martha Kincaid Powell.

The family received friends from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. in the colonial chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Earl Cross officiating. Burial followed in Burke Memorial Park with military honors provided by the U.S. Air Force and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice (amoremsupport.org/donate).

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.sossomanfh.com.