He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew McGilberry and Doris Henson Offord and brother Toby McGilberry and is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Shelia Gibbs McGilberry.
He leaves his legacy to his two children Carrie Saranthus (Kenneth) Semmes, Alabama and Dolly Gatlin (Jeff Gaddy) Saraland, Alabama. He leaves his loving memories to his 4 grandchildren Ashley (Carl) Brooke (Dustin) Sarah (Brandon) Macie (Logan) as well as his Great grandchildren, Brayden, Collin, Caroline, Truett, and Murphy. His great grandchildren in love, Brailee, Adlee, Kaylee and Kit and brother, Ed (Eddie) Offord, Foley, Alabama.
Mike was a member of the Alabama National Guard from 1966-1972. He was a member and employed by
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 505 from 1969-2007 as a journeyman electrician and Construction/Industrial Organizing Coordinator. He loved to play golf with colleagues and friends was an avid Alabama football fan, dancing and a love of music, fisherman, hunter, and loved to watch his grandchildren in sporting events including dance, cheer, volleyball, softball, football and baseball.
Mike was a man of honor, trust and loyalty. His life’s integrity spoke of his witness of Jesus Christ.
He attended Destination Church, in Saraland, Alabama.
Visitation for Mr. McGilberry will be at Destination Church, 1601 Celeste Road, Saraland, Alabama on Monday, April 22, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Saraland, Alabama 36571.
Pallbearers will be Brayden Reaves, Carl Dixon, Brandon Donoghue, Dustin Eubanks, Logan Robbins and Scott Gatlin.