Myron Kent Gilbreath

Poppa was born in Ft. Payne, Alabama to Eugene and Myrtle Gilbreath on June 5th, 1937.

After graduation from Gadsden High School, Poppa joined the U.S. Army reserve and was a proud veteran. Poppa was a graduate of Jacksonville State University where he obtained a teaching degree. Instead of teaching, he landed a job at Republic Steel where he retired.

He was a devoted husband and Poppa.

Poppa loved his grandkids and his church family with all his heart. He loved to talk and tell stories , sing in the choir and piddle with his clocks.

Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Faye Wain Gilbreath. Parents: Eugene and Myrtle Gilbreath. Brother : Ray Gilbreath.

Survived by: His only child Darren Kent Gilbreath (Amy)

Brother : Terry Gilbreath of Suwannee, Georgia.

Grandkids : McCain (Abby) Gilbreath, McCartney and Mabrey Gilbreath.

Pallbearers: McCain Gilbreath, Bryan Cash, Dave Wain, Jerry Ware, Jeff Hilburn.

Honorary Pallbearers: Terry Gilbreath, Mike Gilbreath, Tracy Gilbreath.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Edgewood Baptist Church.

A Graveside service will be held at Rainbow Memorial Gardens at 2:00 pm on Wednesday April 22, 2026.