Mr. Edward James Gilbert, Jr., 85, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Pinewood Manor Nursing Home in Hawkinsville, Ga.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2018 at Broad Street Baptist Church with Rev. James Gilbert and Dr. Jeff Waters officiating.Burial will be in Pulaski-Bleckley Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Gilbert was a native ofHawkinsville, Ga. and a member of Broad Street Baptist Church.He was a Deacon and a member of the Senior Men's Bible Class.Jimmy enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Gilbert, son, Kenneth Gilbert, daughter, Donna Gilbert Helm; brothers, Bobby Gilbert, Wayne Gilbert and Billy Gilbert.
Survivors include his son, Dale (Darlene) Gilbert of Hawkinsville, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Heather Griffin of Warner Robins, Ga.; sisters, Patsy (P. L.) Bridges, Clara (Bill) Stewart; grandchildren, Jaclyn and Michael King, T.J. and Sandy Gilbert, David Gilbert, Sydni Gilbert, Christopher Proffitt, Matthew Proffitt; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Gilbert, Taylor Gilbert, Landen Gilbert and McKayla Proffitt.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. before the service starts in the sanctuary.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Broad Street Baptist Church, P. O. Box 285, 712 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, Ga.31036.
Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville, Ga. is in charge of the arrangements.