Jerry Walker Gilbert

Jerry Walker Gilbert obituary, Dawson, AL

Jerry Walker Gilbert

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Mar

10

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

W.T Wilson Funeral Chapel

2226 Main St. Shiloh, Rainsville, AL 35986

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Mar

11

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lusk Chapel Methodist Church

6191 Co Rd 52, Dawson, AL 35963

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Mar

11

Funeral service

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lusk Chapel Methodist Church

6191 Co Rd 52, Dawson, AL 35963

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Jerry Gilbert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Mar. 9, 2026.
Mr. Jerry Walker Gilbert, age 79, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Lusk Chapel Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday March 10, 2026 at the WT Wilson Funeral Chapel and from 11 AM- 1 PM prior to the service on Wednesday March 11, 2026 at Lusk Chapel Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Lusk Chapel Cemetery.

Survivors:

Wife: Rita Gilbert

Daughter: Angie Jones

Sons: Allen Gilbert, Jeremy (Cindy) Gilbert, Chris (Dawn) Tumlin, and Brent Tumlin

Sister: Janet (David) Reynolds

Grandchildren: Jaik Jones, Luc Jones, Paisley Gilbert, Cason Tumlin, and Cullan Tumlin

A host of Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by: Parents Alvis & Imogene Gilbert, and Son in Law Jeff Jones

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Upcoming Events

Mar

10

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

W.T Wilson Funeral Chapel

2226 Main St. Shiloh, Rainsville, AL 35986

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

11

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lusk Chapel Methodist Church

6191 Co Rd 52, Dawson, AL 35963

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

11

Funeral service

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lusk Chapel Methodist Church

6191 Co Rd 52, Dawson, AL 35963

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 10 hours left for delivery to next service.