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John Keith Gilbert
Lexington
John Keith Gilbert I, 69, of Lexington, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 19, 2017, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born March 9, 1948, in Lansing to Georgia and the late Budd Gilbert.
Mr. Gilbert operated John Gilbert Farmers Insurance Agency for over 25 years and then owned and operated Gilbert Excavating and Trucking. He graduated from Port Huron High School in 1967 and served in the National Guard.
He is survived by five children, John (Violet) Gilbert II, Joel Gilbert, Jana (Scott) Simpson, Jacob (Michelle) Gilbert and Morgan Gilbert; 14 grandchildren; his mother, Georgia Gilbert; six siblings, Gloria (Les) Green, Steve (Nancy) Gilbert, Carol Moulton, Budd (Nancy) Gilbert, Robyn (Mike) Rossow and Terri (Harry) Fleming; his former wife, Joe Ann Burgett; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and an uncle. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Linda Charles.
John enjoyed many activities, and in all he did he shared his love for the Lord. He used his passion for work to serve others, even up to the end of his life. John loved all people and showed compassion to everyone he met. He was a longtime member of the Community of Christ Church and served as a Deacon for many years.
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Katherine Kavalick (Lindsley)
Everyone knew John and his sister Robyn, Such a sad loss for our class. He will be missed but never forgotten. What a great smile he had.
Nancy Hanneke (Maplethorpe)
I was so very sorry to hear of John's passing. The last time we ran into each other we had such a great visit. He gave me a big hug and jumped into one of his big rigs. Waving out the window and flashing that big smile I watched him drive by not realizing then it would be the last time our paths on Earth would cross. Rest In Peace dear friend.