James Thomas Gilbert Iii

Gilbert III, James T. (Jim) 73. Dayton, Ohio. Passed away March 29th, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Born on March 4, 1938. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr and Mrs. J. T. Gilbert Jr., brother, Harry S. Gilbert and Sister, Helen Lynn Gilbert. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years Nancy, two daughters, Lisa Nueslein and Stacy Oda (Bob Oda) four granddaughters Morgan Nueslein, Delaine Oda, Maddie Nueslein, Haley Oda and one grandson Nicholas Nueslein and several nieces and nephews. Jim obtained membership in the PGA of America in 1963 and served as the Head Golf Professional at Dayton Country Club from 1965-1997. He was very involved with the M.V.P.G.A. serving as the Secretary, Vice President and President. He also served on the National PGA Educational Committee for two years. Over the years, Jim was involved with numerous community events and charity organizations including the AIM Charity, Boy Scout Pro-Am, Hipple Chairty and Bogie Buster Charity Tournaments. Jim was inducted into the Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame in 2009. 'Grandaddy Gim Jilbert' or 'Pickle', as his grandchildren called him, was a wonderful grandfather and father and loving husband. He will be missed by all!! Jim's family will receive friends on Friday April 1, 2011 from 5:00-8:00PM at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, Ohio 45429. He will be laid to rest in Bowling Green Kentucky at Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Evans Scholars Foundation, One Briar Road, Golf, IL 60029-0301. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com.

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429