James Thomas Gilbert, 65, of Santa Rosa Beach, FL passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born on July 9, 1951 in Panama City to Jakie Carlton and Addie Ruth Gilbert. He was a long term resident of Panama City having moved to Santa Rosa Beach in the last few years.  He worked as a Special Agent for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for 38 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jakie Carlton and Addie Ruth Gilbert and his brother, Gerald Carlton Gilbert. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carlotta Sheffield Gilbert; son, Jake Gilbert (Emily) of Chicago, IL; daughter, Jordan Johnell (Michael) of Jacksonville, FL; three grandchildren, Jack Parker Gilbert, Grant Thomas Gilbert, Addison Rose Johnell; and one brother, Michael Allen Gilbert. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ron Brown officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice Foundation 4266 Sunbeam Road Jacksonville, FL 32257 in his memory.  The family of James Gilbert wishes to thank the Hadlow Center Community Hospice of Jacksonville, FL for his kind and loving care.