Mr. William Gilbert Haskins

William Gilbert Haskins, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Join us in a celebration of life on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Sylvester with nephew, Eric Haskins officiating. Graveside services will be Monday, March 6, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Dublin Memorial Gardens. Born on December 29, 1948, in Macon, his early years were spent in Dudley, Georgia. The majority of his adult life was dedicated to farmers and agriculture in Worth and surrounding counties. Gilbert was a devoted family man, an adoring Papa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a beloved “Buddy” to all. His greatest joy was fellowship with his family and friends which always involved food, fishing, storytelling, and much laughter. He was a true servant, had the heart of a lion, and lived to fill the needs of all those that called him Daddy, Papa, or Buddy. Gilbert graduated from Dudley High School in 1966 and earned a degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Georgia in 1971, where he was an Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity member. He served his country in the United States Navy as a corpsman and criminal investigator from 1972 until an honorable discharge in 1975. Upon completion of his service in the Navy, he was involved in many companies that provided services for the agricultural community. For the last 30 years, he was involved in all phases of cotton production and distribution which was vital to all farmers in his region and the cotton industry. He was the owner and operator of Worth Gin & WHSE in Sylvester, Georgia. He is survived by three children, Mabre Bottoms (Kevin) of Sandy Springs, GA; Gil Haskins (Christy) of Sylvester, GA; and Charlton Haskins (Misty) of Albany, GA; mother of the children, Harriet Haskins, Albany, GA. Eight grandchildren, Anna Olmsted (Paden), Calvin Bottoms, Jay Brunson (Emily), Ty Haskins, Josey Haskins, Pace Bottoms, Ashley Haskins, and Maggy Haskins; Great-grandchildren Kingston Seljak and Emersyn Brunson. Other surviving family members are sister, Mary Jane Slaughter, Dudley, GA, and two sisters-in-law, Eugenia Haskins and Diane Haskins both of Dublin, GA. He is also survived by Aunt Juanell Haskins of Nashville, GA, and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves behind his good friend and companion of many years, Kay Avery of Dublin, GA. Preceding him in death were his parents, James and Lenora Haskins; brothers, Jim & Robert Haskins; brother-in-law, Clay Slaughter. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:30 PM until the service hour at First Baptist Church of Sylvester.

Mr. William Gilbert Haskins

December 29, 1948 - February 28, 2023