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Michael Gilbert Obituary
Michael attended schools in MS and AZ. Graduated from Casa Grande Union High School. Michael also attended Moorhead Junior College in Moorhead, MS and University of Arizona.
While in Greece, February 2019, Michael had a church ceremony, with Anna Galavanidou, where their union was blessed. Anna continues to reside in Greece.
Michael started his career with Delta, Pine and Land Company as a teenager. Michael became a respected cotton breeder and worked in the cotton industry his entire career.
Michael's interests included bass fishing, bird hunting, and cooking.
Michael attended church at Church for the City in Yuma.
Michael is survived by his children, April Gilbert Rhodes, Phoenix, AZ and Michael Vincent Gilbert, Tempe, AZ; grandchildren, Isabella, Ruby and Jackson Rhodes; siblings, Nina Jo Osborne, Lompoc CA and Stephen Nunnery Gilbert, Escondido CA. Uncle Buell Mann Nunnery, Jr and Aunt Evelyn Nunnery, Arcola, MS. Aunt Dorothy Thomas, Jackson, MS. Six nieces and nephews, who all reside in CA. Numerous cousins and friends throughout the world.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bettye Jo and Elmer Lee Gilbert and his infant brother, Elmer Lee Gilbert, Jr.
Memorial Service will take place at the Pat Cooley Residence. 10584 South Somerton Ave, Yuma 85364 on Jan. 11th at 11 am.
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John McCarville
January 11, 2020
Thirty six years ago you said, "John your a better man than that." Referring to my struggle with cocaine. It took me a few years to realize the truth in that statement. You believed in me when I didn't and I believed in you when you didn't. "Memory knows before knows remembers," another quote from someone from Mississippi. My memories of you and your belief in me remain. I love you like a brother. Say hello to Woo and Tree for me. I am not in a hurry to join you, but I sure hope I do. Next time I am in Casa Grande I am going to have a bean burro enchilada style and a large Coca cola at Little Sombrero and imagine you are there with me as we have done so many times. I fished and hunted with you many times...I have so many great memories of you...I am going to sign off now and cry like a man who lost a brother. I love you Michael Gilbert and I always will. John Mccarville.
Teresa Duran Gordon
January 6, 2020
April and Vincent, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Your dad was a great friend and will be missed. Michael I hope theres cotton in heaven for you to breed and lots of bass fishing. Rest in peace my dear friend. Sincerely, Teresa Cricket Gordon
Brenda McClendon
January 6, 2020
I still see you as the young child coming to the Scott swimming pool just to worry and splash me and Nina Jo!! I'll never forget those times with you, Stephen, and Nina Jo. Summer fun in Mayberry!! Rest easy, my friend, and we will visit again someday. Love you.
Valerie Bartlett
January 4, 2020
I know you are at peace Michael
Ralph Bartlett
January 4, 2020
Michael,
Your at peace and are now home... I enjoyed smoking cigars with you on your patio. The fish stories that we each had, and watching Vincent and Jordan run around at play.
I will miss you, but will never forget you. See you in the afterlife, bud.
Ralph
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