Joseph Dwatt Gilbert, born in Jasper Alabama, June 30 1954, to Clara
Gilbert Graves and Carol Gilbert, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at age of 70
at Southern Regional Pulaski, Tennessee.
Joe was a retiree from Saginaw GM, where he had served as a Union
Representative. He had a love for automobiles, buying them and having big
plans to restore them. Joe always had a project in the works.
Joe is preceded by his mother Clara Gilbert Graves, father Carol Gilbert, stepfather Virgil Graves, son Joey Gilbert, and daughter Kim Holly. His brother Mack Graves along with several Gilbert siblings.
Joe is survived by wife, Sandra Pope Gilbert of Pulaski, Tennessee.
Son, Bruce Gilbert of Pulaski, Tennessee.
Brothers, David (Debbie) Gilbert of Chapel Hill, Tennessee. Eddie (Brenda) Graves of Pulaski, Tennessee. Sisters, Ann (Robbie) Lewonczyk of Pulaski, Tennessee. Carolyn Holbert of Pulaski, Tennessee. Rebecca Graves of Pulaski, Tennessee.
Sister-in-law, Patsy Grimmett.
Brother-in-law, Terry Pope of Columbia, Tennessee.
Grandchildren, Kaleb Gilbert, Breea Gilbert, Kade Gilbert and CJ Holly of Pulaski, Tennessee.
Several foster children and Gilbert siblings also survive.
A special thanks to all who had helped Joe throughout with his health issues.
The Family will have a private service at a later date .
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements for Joe Dwatt Gilbert.
