Marion Gilbert, 75, of El Maton passed away June 18, 2016. He was born May 21, 1941 in Memphis, Texas to the late Onis Marion Gilbert, Sr. and Beatrice Barton Gilbert. He worked much of his life as a crane operator and was a jack of all trades. He loved tinkering on motors and fixing junk. He treasured his family and friends, knew no strangers and never hesitated to help anyone in need. His grandchildren were his pride and joy and he loved spending time with them. He was always coming home with new motorized toys for their next adventure.

He is survived by his wife Anned Saha Gilbert; children Mike & Lisa Gilbert of Springtown, TX, Scott & Leslie Gilbert of Holtom City, TX, Steven & Lacey Gilbert of Bay City and John & Katie Gilbert of Blessing; siblings Starlene & Joe Hill of Blessing, Connie & Fred Snyder of Richmond, TX, Shannon & James Stampley of Ranger, TX, Ronald & Rhonda Gilbert of Brownwood, TX; grandchildren Riva & Matt Tunnell, Wayne & Christi Gilbert, Adrienne & Ross Fairclo, Raymond, Randolph, Robert, Ruben & Roxanne Gilbert, Ashley & Hunter Gilbert and Dylan, Kaitlyn & Jayden Gilbert and by great grandchildren Christopher, Tyler, Clara, Madison, Vivian, Donovan, Bryson, Cameron, Conner and Michaela.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brent Heard, Kyle Heard, Stephen Heard, Kelly Mayfield, Mikey Saha, John Saha, Shawn Kacer and Bret Lawrence.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program (MEHOP) 101 Avenue F. North, Bay City, Tx 77414. This was an organization that was near and dear to his heart.