Michael Gilbert

Michael Gilbert obituary, Palmetto, FL

Michael Gilbert

Michael Gilbert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Westside Funeral Home - Palmetto on Feb. 10, 2022.

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Michael Gilbert, 59, was born, August 10, 1962 to Albert Gilbert,
Sr. and Laura M. Gilbert, in Bradenton, FL. He attended Manatee County Schools. He was employed by Robmac Landscaping, Southern Sod, and Robson Sign Company.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Gilbert, Sr.; Grandparents, Elie and Annie Mae McGraw, Shellie Bellamy and John Gilbert.
Michael leaves many loving memories to his loving and devoted mother, Laura; Two daughters, Shaura Gilbert, of Palmetto and Diamond Sky Gilbert of Bradenton, FL; Three sons, Ricky Williams of Sarasota, FL, Javaris Gilbert, Tyrese Gilbert both of Bradenton, FL; Sister, Laura (Mae) Gilbert of Bradenton, FL; Brothers, Albert Gilbert Jr, Bradenton, FL, Jeffrey (Betty) Gilbert, Palmetto, FL, Bobby Knight of St. Petersburg, FL and Michael (Shanek) Joslin of Bradenton, FL; A host of sisters and brothers; Grandchildren: Shi'Ayr Frazier, Ta'Vareah Jackson, Ta'Moira Jackson, Mar'Laysia Burke of Palmetto, FL, Ricky Williams, Jr., Shakira Williams, and Enjalah Williams of Sarasota, FL; Aunts: Daisy (James) Warner of Anderson, IN, Hattie L. Clay of Atlanta, GA, Rose McGraw of Ft Wayne IN., and Mary Robinson of Allendale, SC; Uncles: David McCarter of Bradenton, FL, Ulysee (Adriene) McGraw of Aerson, IN, Daril McGraw of Ft Wayne, IN, Curtis Seabrook, Bobby Seabrook both of Allendale, SC, and James (Shirley) McGraw of Barnwell, SC. Nieces: Taura (Demetri) Denis of Bradenton, FL, Alana Smith of Parrish, FL, and Ashaunti Gilbert of Ruskin, FL; Special Cousin: Juanita McGraw of Ft Wayne, IN; Special Friends: Michael Taylor of Tampa, FL; Robert Cummings of Palmetto, FL, Lendale Johnson and Michael Taylor both of Bradenton, FL, and a host of sorrowing nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. There will be no public visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am on Saturday, Feb 12, 2022 @ St Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 1006 1st St W., Bradenton, Fla 34208. Services are entrusted to Westside Funeral Home 204 7th St W., Palmetto, Fla 34221. Condolences may be given at www.westsidefh.com
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