Bert Washburn

Bert Washburn was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather whose love for family and hard work defined his life. He met the love of his life, Etoile Washburn, through her father while working as a painter. Their bond grew strong, leading to a marriage that lasted 75 wonderful years.

Bert’s career was marked by dedication and perseverance. He spent five years as a Distribution Manager at The Gadsden Times before taking a position at Gulf States Steel, where he served as the head Sales Consultant for 43 years. After retiring, he embraced his passion for painting full-time, a craft he truly loved.

A man of humor, determination, and a knack for fixing anything that needed repairing, Bert was always keeping busy around the house, often with a joke or a grin. One of his greatest accomplishments was building the family home in Attalla alongside his late son, Ricky Washburn—a project he took great pride in. His warmth, wit, and unwavering love for his family will be dearly missed but forever cherished.

Special thanks to the outstanding team at ACG Hospice, especially Bridgett Poole, Madison Shield, Raven Lamkin, Matt Ross, Darlene Glenn, and Kelli Strine.

Special thanks as well to the Attalla Senior Citizens Department and Jimmy Sitz, Jerry and the staff at Jerry’s Pharmacy.

Forever thankful for Vickie Bishop, Kelli McMahan, Angie Kilgro, and April Kilgro for your kindness, compassion, dedication, and commitment to providing exceptional care and empathy.

A chapel service for Bert officiated by Bro. Matt Ross will be held Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Morgan Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 625 Gilbert Ferry Rd. SE, Attalla, Alabama 35954. Following the chapel service will be a graveside at rainbow memorial gardens from 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM.

Bert will be laid to rest in Rainbow Memorial Gardens, 1440 W Grand Ave, Gadsden, Alabama 35904.