James T. "Jim" Gilbert Jr., 58, of Reynolds, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, June 5, 2011 in his residence. He had been battling cancer for 9 years but was in very poor health since February. He was born November 4, 1952 in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late James T. Gilbert Sr. and Wanda L. Jackson, who survives. He was a 1972 graduate of North White High School. His marriage was to Lorene "Rinky" Jones on September 26, 1975 in Monon. She survives. Mr. Gilbert began his career working for several waste management companies as a driver. He then was a semi-truck driver for many years and lastly worked for Midwest Recycling of Wolcott as a driver until his health forced him to retire. He was a former member of the Monon Eagles Lodge. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a Jeff Gordon NASCAR fan. Surviving with his wife and mother are a son, E.J. Dosier (wife: Jamie) of Monon; a daughter, Heather Gilbert (companion: Buzz Alma) of Francesville; two brothers, Dan Gilbert (wife: Cindy) of Monticello and Alan Gilbert (wife: Carmen) of Lafayette and a sister, Lydia Gilbert of Galveston, Texas. Jim loved spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren, Derek, Michael, Matt, Amanda, Jessica, Caleb and Nathan. Friends may call from 12 p.m. (noon) until the time of memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon. Pastor Don Newman to officiate. Memorials may be made to the Jim Gilbert Jr. Memorial Fund to be used for later good as directed by the family. Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon is entrusted with his care.