Wilbert Silver III, AKA “Trey” or “Will,” was born on February 5, 1994 to Wilbert, Jr. and Cassandra Silver of Enfield, North Carolina. His journey in this life came to an end when God called him to eternal rest on June 13, 2026.

Wilbert began learning about his Lord and Savior at an early age at Plumline United Holy Church. He was later baptized at First Baptist Church in Enfield, North Carolina.

Wilbert received his education in the Nash County Public Schools at Swift Creek Elementary School, Red Oak Middle School, and received his high school diploma at Northern Nash High School.

In his teen years, Wilbert began training with his father, as a mechanic and learning how to tow cars. While exploring the world of work, Wilbert gained employment with the City of Raleigh, NC, Cummins Engine Plant, and Lowes Distribution. He started working with his father at JR’s Auto Repair and Towing, as a mechanic. He decided to attend Trucking School where he received his Certificate for a Commercial Driver’s License. He gained employment with his uncle, driving for Jersey Boyz Transportation in Roselle, New Jersey, Barn Hill and Top Dog Transportation in North Carolina. Later, he continued to work as a mechanic at Capital Ford in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Wilbert was a man with many skills. He found love in building race cars, fishing, racing, and riding motorcycles. He became affiliated with Cornerstone Lodge #945 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was a Master Mason. With a passion for riding motorcycles, Wilbert began riding with Eastside Ryders MC.

Wilbert was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Claytee Sanders Armstrong Joyner, maternal grandfather, Newsome Wilkins, and paternal grandfather, Wilbert Silver, Sr. and maternal aunt, Lisa Nicholson.

Wilbert leaves to cherish his memory, three children, Wilbert Jamari Silver, Mazzio TreShawn Silver, and Aladria Claytee Nafaye Silver of Whitakers, NC; his parents, Wilbert Jr. and Cassandra Silver of Whitakers, NC; paternal grandmother, Helen Silver of Enfield, NC; two sisters, Allison Nicholson (Clinton) of Hampton, GA, and Soumya Coley (Kanaja) of Rocky Mount, NC; one niece, Alvia Nicholson; three nephews, Dashawn Stallings, Jacob Silver, and Jasiah Coley; one aunt, Nechell Silver of Enfield, NC; six uncles, James Armstrong (Torsha) of Roselle, NJ, Joseph Armstrong of Roselle, NJ, Douglas Silver of Enfield, NC, Timothy Nicholson of Rocky Mount, NC, Eugene Long of Waynesboro, VA, and Michael Wilkins (Ebony) of Richmond, VA; a host of great aunts, great uncles, cousins, other family and friends; a beloved child, Quamir Lynch; and special friends KaDajja Barnes and Marla Bailey.

Funeral service was held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Greater Saints Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 5411 Ringwood Road, Enfield, North Carolina. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, 127 Randolph Park Road, Enfield, North Carolina. There was a public viewing on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the chapel of Lea and Pope Funeral Home, 215 McDaniel Street, Enfield, North Carolina. Arrangements were handled by Lea and Pope Funeral Home, Enfield, North Carolina. Send condolences to www.leapopefuneralhome@yahoo.com.