Timothy "Tim" James Gilbert

January 7, 1953 - November 11, 2019

Timothy “Tim” James Gilbert, age 66, of Saginaw, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, after a two-year battle with cancer. The son of Jacqueline (Manning) Gilbert Dubay and Thomas “Tuck” Gilbert, Jr., Tim was born January 7, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan. Tim enjoyed watching all sports, especially the Detroit Lions, U of M, and Michigan State Spartans. He loved fishing, cooking, rock music, reading as well as trips to the casino. He had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with his family and friends especially his children and grandchildren. Tim is survived by his children, Christina (Steven) Allen, Timothy (Rebekah) Gilbert, Jr., James (Heather) Gilbert, Michael Anthony Gilbert, and Adam Anderson; long time companion, Debra Clark, Adam’s mother; grandchildren, Tiana and Carmella Allen, Timothy Gilbert III and James Gilbert, Isabella, Ilannah, and Wesley Gilbert, Michael Gilbert, Jr., Mia, Mikella and Mikeana Gilbert; brother, Terrance Gilbert (Kerri Jackson) and sister, Gail (Wayne) Beyersdorf; Mary Lou Gilbert, the mother of his children, Christina, Timothy, James, and Michael; several nieces and nephews, and many special friends. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Jacqueline Dubay and Thomas Gilbert, Jr., and his brother, Thomas Gilbert III. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 121 S. Harrison Street, Saginaw, Michigan 48602. Rev. Ted McCulloch will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be used in accordance with their wishes, or to First Presbyterian Church. For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.