James Curtis Gilbert Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Curtis Gilbert of Tiptonville, Tennessee, born in Memphis, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on February 20, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Curtis Gilbert to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lillian Crawford and Curtis Mason Gilbert; and his son James Cary Gilbert. He is survived by: his wife Millie Sue Gilbert; his son David Gilbert (Sharon); his stepson Jody Gray (Jena); his granddaughters, Brianna Churchill (Cody), Kristen Robinson (Dylan) and Kimberly Gilbert; his great grandchildren, Aubrey Churchill, Forrest Churchill, Rhett Churchill, Ember Churchill and Huntley Robinson; his stepgrandchildren, Joseph Burns, Cody Gray (Rebekah), Haley Burns, Stormey Upchurch (Connor) and Angela Stevens; his stepgreat-grandchildren, McKenzie Burns, Josiah Justice, Layla King, Niko Gray, Sophia Copple and Ryan Upchurch; and his niece Yvette Maze.