Michael was preceded in death by his father, Don W. Gilbert.
Survivors include his son, Christopher Gilbert; mother, Carol (J.L.) Perkinson; brother, Daniel Gene Gilbert; two sisters, Donna (Gary) Mitchell and Karen Gilbert; step-sister, Tammy Branham; nephew Shawn Mitchell; beloved dog, “Baby Girl”.
Funeral services will be held at 4 PM Sunday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road. The family will receive friends from 1-4 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Monday at Decatur Cemetery in Decatur, TN with Rev. Rodney Dunn officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hamilton County Humane Society, 212 N. Highland Park Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404.
