JB Gilbert, age 87, of Celina, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2023, in McKinney, Texas. He was born in Collin County on July 14, 1935, to Beatrice (Young) and Jasper Gilbert. JB was a member of Cottage Hill United Methodist Church since 1948. He married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Gilbert, in Collin County on July 16, 2003. They were together over forty years prior to her death in 2017. JB had a successful career for 35 years as a dietician for Celina Nursing Home. First and foremost, JB loved the Lord and lived his life to serve. He was that good and faithful servant, running the race until the end. JB read his bible daily and prayed for all. He had a forgiving heart and wanted everyone to know the goodness and grace of our Lord. JB loved family and cooking for all that came to his table. Food and serving were JB’s language of love. He was caregiver to many of God’s creatures, taking in those to house and feed when he himself needed caring for. JB lived his life looking forward to the day when he would get to meet his maker. Hallelujah for JB that day has arrived.
He is survived by his stepson, John D. Martin and his wife, Cheryl, of Sherman, Texas; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Patricia Gilbert, two stepsons, and one stepdaughter.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at Cottage Hill United Methodist Church, 7676 County Road 170, Celina, Texas. Interment will follow at Cottage Hill Cemetery in Celina. The family will receive friends during a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.