JAMES LYNN GILBERT

November 21, 1949 – May 16, 2013

James Lynn Gilbert, age 63, of 101 Gilbert Drive, Pelzer, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Trident Medical Center in Charleston.  Born in Dansville, NY, he was the son of Marion Seymour Gilbert of the residence, and the late Harriet Tarbell Gilbert.  Prior to his retirement years ago as a result of disability, Mr. Gilbert was a nursing assistant at Sonya Hospital in New York.  Jim was an avid NASCAR enthusiast, and a huge fan of Jimmy Johnson.  He also enjoyed Elvis music.  Perhaps Jim’s greatest joy was his granddaughters. 

In addition to his father, James is survived by his wife, Dawn Hayes Gilbert; a son, James Seymour Gilbert of Dansville, NY; a daughter, Kimberly Marie Lindem and her husband, Jeremy, of Summerville, SC; 4 brothers, Frederick M. Gilbert who lives in Georgia, Terry L. Gilbert and his wife, Germaine, of Pelzer, Ronald J. Gilbert of Pelzer and Gary M. Gilbert of Pelzer; 2 sisters, Linda D. Guerin and husband Dennis, and Marilyn A. Gilbert both of Pelzer;  and 2 granddaughters, Kendra and Natalie Lindem of Summerville, SC.

The funeral service to celebrate and honor the life of Mr. Gilbert will be held at 2 PM, on Monday, May 20, 2013, at Midway Bible Church, with Pastor Phil Gerard and Pastor Jon Feusse officiating.  Interment will follow at the Harriet Memorial Gardens, Pelzer.  The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday, May 19, 2013, from 6 PM until 8 PM. 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.