2024ObituariesJim R. Gilbert

Jim R Gilbert, aged 81, was born in Eudora, Arkansas on December 29, 1942, and peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. He lived in Denham Springs, Louisiana, and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Denham Springs. Jim retired from Placid Refinery as the Maintenance Manager after 35 years. He served in the United States Army and had an active role in the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Berlin Crisis.

Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marian Garnett Gilbert, and two sons, Jim “Jimmy” Gilbert and his wife Bridgette, and Joseph “Joey” Gilbert and his wife Allison. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Chantz Gilbert (wife Logan), Dylan Gilbert (wife Rachel), Austin Gilbert (wife Sadye), Victoria; bonus grandchildren, Anthony Snead Jr. (wife Joanna) and Alexandria Snead, as well as great-grandchildren: Jake, Sawyer, and Wren Gilbert, and bonus great-granddaughter Izabela Snead. He is also survived by his siblings: Elizabeth Stoney, Edith Harding (husband Larry), Billy Gilbert, Tommy Gilbert, Buryl Gilbert (wife Mary), John Baldwin, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lena Milam, and father, Jim Ruth Gilbert, as well as siblings, Travis Gilbert and Nancy Tortorich.

Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, helping others, fishing, and collecting coins. He also loved his pets and his church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to his home church, First United Methodist Church of Denham Springs.

Visitation will be held at 1^st United Methodist Church, Denham Springs, Friday, September 27, from 10 a.m. until service at 12 p.m., officiated by Rev. Steven Hebert. Burial to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, Denham Springs. Reception following.

A special thanks is extended to St. Joseph’s Hospice / The Carpenter House and their staff for the incredible care he received throughout the last year.