John Harold Gilbert, Sr., 50, passed away on Friday, June 07, 2019, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 6-8pm at Lowndes Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 11:00am from the funeral home Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 2:00pm from Bethlehem Cemetery near Smithville, MS.

Known as "Big John," he was born February 08, 1969 in Chicago, Indiana. He worked various jobs with NAPA and O'Reilly Auto Parts stores and was a knowledgeable mechanic. He had a large personality and was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed cooking on the grill, woodworking and carpentry. He also enjoyed music and singing, being especially fond of Conway Twitty music. He was a wonderful Daddy, teacher and friend, having a special place in his heart for children as well as the elderly. Though talented in many fields he was passionate about his work with Fugitive Recovery, and was employed as a self-employed Bounty Hunter for over 14 years. "If you didn't want to be found, Big John could (and would) find you."

He is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Alice Gilbert, two sisters: Annie Sebren and Helen "Dixie" Brown, and one granddaughter Emily Gilbert.

He is survived by his children: John Harold Gilbert II (Abigail Burrus) of Hamilton, Bradley Force of Columbus and Marcus Gilbert of Amory; spouse Rosie House and grandchildren: Jalie Gilbert, Harmony and Kyler Force and Isaac and Myli Carlson.

The family asks that memorials be made to the John H. Gilbert, Sr. Funeral Fund c/o Lowndes Funeral Home, online at lowndesfuneralhome.net