Joe Charles Gilbert, Jr.

Joe Charles Gilbert, Jr. June 24, 1928 - February 16, 2015 Joe Charles Gilbert, Jr., of Waco went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, February 16, 2015. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, at Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brad Brittain officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, February 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Joe was born June 24, 1928, in Brownwood, Texas, to Joe and Evie Gilbert, Sr. While serving in the U.S. Air Force, he met his beloved wife, Julie, and they celebrated 57 years of marriage. He and his brother, Walter, owned and operated Gilbert Roofing Company for over 40 years. Joe was a committed Christian and a founding member of Central United Methodist Church in Waco. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Julie. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Storer and husband, Terry, and JoLynn Davis and husband, Johnny; one son, Kenneth Gilbert and wife, Billie; eight grandchildren, Emily Storer, Jonathan Storer, Andrew Gilbert and his wife, Kristen, Michael Gilbert, Courtney Wood, Tyler Davis, Jonathan Davis, Matthew Davis and Monica Davis; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WHBfamily.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey