John LaWayne Gilbert
November 23, 1960 ~ February 21, 2026
Born in:
San Antonio, Texas
Resided in:
San Antonio, Texas
John Gilbert Jr. was born in San Antonio Texas on November 23, 1960 and passed away on February 21, 2026.
John was the fifth child of Bernice Gilbert and the second child of John Gilbert Sr., and was together with his wife Sylvia for many years. It can be said that his number one hobby was eating, but he also loved the great outdoors and enjoyed fishing and cooking. John was a very hard worker but anytime he could, he would promote get-togethers and family reunions. He was always available to his family and friends whom he was fiercely protective over.
John was preceded in death by his parents Bernice and John Gilbert Sr., his wife Sylvia, his siblings Diane Allen and Eurikie Gilbert Sr. and is survived by siblings Sherry Middleton and Arthur McKinley. He leaves behind those who will mourn his death including nieces Candace, Audrey, Cynthia, Sheryl, Sandra and Tamika and nephews John, Anthony, George, Eurikie Jr., Edmund, Christopher, Clifton, William, Omari and countless cousins and other relatives.
Services
Celebration of Life: Saturday, March 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
F.E. Lewis Memorial Chapel
811 So. W.W. White Road
San Antonio, TX
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I can’t believe I am writing this message. You were someone I thought would always be invincible. I remember the first time we met. We bonded instantly through our smart mouth banter. I knew then we would always had a great time with each other and we would always have something quick and witty to say to each other. You nicknamed me Polly Pocket because of my height and my voice and I nicknamed you Grumpalumpacus because you were always trying to be grumpy but was a teddy bear on the inside. Thank you for always checking in on me and Jaxon. Thank you for the calls and conversations we would have. I can still hear your voice and your laughter. You will be missed tremendously and I will always love you.