Warren Hubert Gilbert Jr.

Warren Hubert Gilbert, Jr, of Conyers, Ga, passed away Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 at 80 years old. Born in Blakely, GA on June 1st, 1942, Warren moved to Atlanta in 1965, then Conyers in 1973 where he resided. After moving to Atlanta, Warren worked for Southern Machinery Erectors, Inc. as a crane operator. Over a period of time of investing into the company, Warren became the owner. As an entrepreneur, he developed, alone and with others, multiple businesses which exist today. As an employer, Warren was well respected as he demanded a high work rate, while showing immense compassion as needed. He was known to teach employees about personal investment opportunities which many of his employees are enjoying today. Coming from a hardworking family who endured such hard times during the 50s, Warren took every opportunity to help others have a better life as he had learned to do himself. Growing up in the 50’s shaped Warren’s perspective towards creating opportunity. Although he moved away from Blakely, GA, Warren found himself reading the Early County News to keep up weekly with his true home. His memories are special, and his love for where he comes from is apparent. He often talks about the role models of Sunday School Teachers, Educators, Family, Friends, Shop Owners, and Employers of how they shaped his life. He and his brother, Bobby Gilbert, have created a yearly tradition, which is looked forward to by all their family, of spending a multiple day Thanksgiving time in Blakely. Many of these family members have never missed this time together which proves the value these two men have instilled in the Gilbert family. Warren’s desire to serve others is an attribute that will live beyond his years. He has participated in many opportunities to help individuals and families during hard times as he was able to relate from his childhood. Warren has created the Big Hill Foundation as a benevolent extension to the businesses he was a part of. As a father, Warren was a very loving, and demanding dad. His desire for instilling a work ethic in his family was a driving theory of being a father. Warren also taught servanthood, selflessness, budgeting, and goal setting. As a grandfather, Warren loved his grandchildren with intention. His love for this generation was shown by the attention he gave to his grandkids. Warren’s devotion as a husband was tremendous. His respect, commitment, and care for Lynda was an incredible example for how a husband should love. Warren believed in legacy, and his loving character and example will live forever in his family. Warren enjoyed many activities involving outdoors. His love for fishing was dominant. He could find himself alone to think, plan, and reflect, or with others to create incredible friendships, some of which have lasted a lifetime. Hunting was a second passion. Whether Warren was a participant invited to a quail hunt,or prepared and worked up a dove shoot to invite many, he enjoyed the whole experience to its fullest. A love for the outdoors is also a part of the legacy Warren leaves for his family. No matter what Warren did, accomplished, or planned, all was done with biblical principles as the priority. Warren often sought advice from men and women of wisdom, and became to many a wise man who shared knowledge. His Christian values will forever be present in what he created. Warren was born to Warren Hubert, Sr and Hazel McGrady Gilbert. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lynda Lee Gilbert, and three children, Lee Gilbert Trott, Matthew Warren Gilbert, and Kathy Hazel Gilbert. Warren's seven grandchildren, who knew him as Buster, are Blake Owen Trott, Davis Warren Gilbert, Madeline Lee Bullington, Wilson Matthew Gilbert, Katherine Laine Bullington, Turner Andrew Gilbert, and Lila Grace Bullington. He is also survived by his brother, Robert McGrady Gilbert. Warren was predeceased by his sister Vivian Gilbert Hallman. Warren’s family will host a service in Loganville at Summit Baptist Church on December 23, visitation at 4:00pm with service at 6:30pm and he will be buried in Culverton, GA next to his family’s farm. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to the family’s charitable foundations, Big Hill Foundation or to Summit Baptist Church. All donations can be sent to Summit Baptist Church, 3080 Hwy 81 South, Loganville, Ga 30052.

Warren Hubert Gilbert Jr.

June 1, 1942 - December 20, 2022

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