Gilbert Homer Washburn, age 90, of Tuscumbia, died Friday, May 9, 2014.
His family will receive friends Monday, May 12, 2014 1:30-3:30 at First United Methodist Church, Tuscumbia. His funeral service will follow in the church sanctuary with David Lee officiating. Burial will be in Shoals Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Washburn was a native of Haleyville, AL and was a proud veteran of seven major battles of WWII including the Battle of the Bulge and Normandy. He was a member of the Foreign Legion and the VFW. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church, Tuscumbia and served in many positions. He was a former board member of Camp Sumatanga, served in the Kiwanis and was past president of North Alabama Laity Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Mina Taylor Washburn, brother, Warren Washburn, and son- in- law, Maj. David Cook. Gilbert was a loving person and never met a stranger.

Survivors include his wife of sixty eight years, Ida Virginia Washburn of Tuscumbia; daughters, Barbra Cook of Charleston, SC, Sandra Honey(David) and Linda Cutshall (Euel) of Tuscumbia; brother, Everett Washburn of Social Circle, GA; grandchildren, Josh Honey (Cindy), Kim Williams (Clay), Kevin Cook (Jenn), Cheri Grimmitt (Ged) all of Tuscumbia, Chris Cutshall (Lindsay), Jeff Cutshall (Amanda) all of Birmingham, Alan Cook of Atlanta and Rebekah Melton (Corey) of Charleston, SC.; great-grandchildren, Caleb and Abby Honey, Christian and Belle Williams, Megan, Lauren, Sierra and Kristen Cook, Lilly and Christopher Cutshall, Noah and Lucy Grimmitt, William and Sarah Austin Cutshall and Zoey Melton.

Pallbearers are grandsons: Josh Honey, Kevin Cook, Chris Cutshall, Alan Cook, Jeff Cutshall, great-grandson, Christian Williams and Paul McGuire.

The family would like to thank Mr. Washburn's caregivers, Paula Brown, April Softley and Tannie Johnson with Brother's Keeper, as-well-as , Martha Polk, Janet Forsythe, Aloysius Smith, Kim Williams, and Dana Holt with Hospice of the Shoals for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Camp Sumatanga or First United Methodist Church, Tuscumbia.

Published by the Des Moines Register on May 11, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert Washburn

16 Entries

Juanita Isbell/Hillis

June 7, 2015

Sorry to hear of your loss. I know how the loss of your dad and mom is. You never get over it, but it easier as time passes.

Victoria Hodges

May 14, 2014

To the entire Washburn family,so sorry for your loss. Thank you for allowing Brother's Keeper the opportunity, to provide care for your loved one. Our prayers are with you.

Kathey Askew

May 14, 2014

Linda,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Harry and betsy Gardiner

May 12, 2014

We are so sorry for your lost and send our deepest sympathy to you and yours

May 12, 2014

Washburn Family,

Thank you so much for allowing us to support you during this time. We are offering prayers for you, and we send our most sincere condolences. May God bless you with comfort and peace.

Sincerely,
Vicki Goldston
Bereavement Coordinator

HOSPICE OF THE SHOALS

May 12, 2014

To Barbara Cook, I am Sherry Smith Grissom & I was a 10 year old piano student of yours in 1966-67. I have such fond memories of you & the love of the piano that you instilled in me. After you married & moved, I missed you. Even though many years have passed, I occasionally think of you, always with admiration. I was saddened to learn you lost your David & now your Dad. To you & your family I express my deep sympathy.
Sherry S. Grissom
Tuscumbia, Alabama

David Lee

May 12, 2014

We're praying for all of your family! Mr Washburn was a great man!
Love in Christ,
David & Denise Lee

Kay Vess Coley

May 12, 2014

Linda, Very sorry to read of your father's passing. I can sympathize with you. My father has been gone 4 years now. I am sure you have some wonderful memories of you dad. I will be thinking of you and your family during this time. Prayers, love, and hugs.

Juanita Hillis

May 11, 2014

I am sorry to hear about Mr. Washburn. I know how hard it is to lose your parent. He was a good man and Christian. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara, I tried to send you my sympathy about David. I considered him a friend in high school. I am so sorry you are having to go through all this so close together. Juanita Isbell Hillis.

Jim Hampton

May 11, 2014

Linda. So sorry to hear about your loss of your father We lose another of the Greatest Generation. Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you and your family during this time. Will say a prayer for all of you

Gary Hill

May 11, 2014

Linda, May God be with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

Sonny Harrell

May 11, 2014

Barbara, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Beth Davis

May 11, 2014

Dear Linda, Sandra, & Barbra & families...

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Washburn's passing. I know this is a difficult time for you. I will keep you in my prayers in the days to come.

Katherine Blackburn

May 11, 2014

Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Staff of Morrison Funeral Home

May 11, 2014

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

Susie Russell

May 11, 2014

Ms.Virginia & Family,so sorry to hear about Mr.Washburn. He was a very dear person & I know he will be missed by all. Sending everyone my deepest sympathies at this sad time.

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