Olin “Tut” Gilbert was born on March 16, 1957, in Orange, Texas to Joe Gilbert and Josephine Washington-Gilbert. He passed away on March 4, 2024, surrounded by family.
Olin graduated from West Orange High School in 1976. He was married to his devoted wife, Elder Minnie Shankle-Gilbert, for 39 years. Olin worked at Equitable Bag Co. for over 25 years as a lead machinist before becoming a certified Millwright and Boilermaker, where he eventually retired. He was known for his mechanical skills and dedication to his work.
Olin was a beloved member of Power of Praise Christian Center and enjoyed church, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
He was survived by his wife Elder Minnie Shankle-Gilbert, daughter Ebonie Gilbert, grandson Da’Quarius Gipson, brothers Melvin and Paul Gilbert, sister Linda Faye Pierce (Ken), and a host of relatives, nieces, nephews, classmates, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Gilbert & Josephine Washington Gilbert, daughter Lakeisha Gilbert, siblings, Moses Gilbert, Sherman Gilbert Sr., Edgar Gilbert, O’Neill Gilbert Sr., Charles Bryant Sr., and Stafford Moses Sr., Shirley Gilbert-McLeod, Helen Gilbert, and Viola Edwards, and grandparents. Ben Gilbert and Ada Gilbert/Joe Gilbert and Ida Goodwin-Washington. Olin will be remembered for his charismatic personality and his love for his family.
Home going celebration will be Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Power of Praise Christian Center 1311 N. 10TH Street Orange, TX. 77630. Service time is 11:00 AM. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM until time of service. Interment will follow at Magnolia Gardens Cemetery in Orange.
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