Dr. Gilbert O. Maulsby, III

Gilbert Orson Maulsby III, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and friend, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 19, 2025 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory where family and friends will gather to honor his memory and rejoice in the promise of everlasting love. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.

Gil was born on October 22, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Gilbert Orson Maulsby, Jr. and Laura Nell Maulsby. He lived a life marked by service, leadership, and Faith. Gil graduated from Tifton High School in Tifton, GA in 1958 and was a proud graduate from the University of Georgia and Medical School of Georgia in 1967. After graduation, Gil served 11 years as a medical doctor in The Air Force, leaving in June 1966 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. From there his medical career spanned 47 years taking him to South Alabama University Hospital, City of Faith Hospital in Tulsa, OK, to Radiology Associate in Columbus, GA. In Columbus he practiced 31 years, until he retired from practicing part time in 2015. He served as past President of Radiology Associates and the Georgia Radiological Society, and was honored with the Gold Medal from the Georgia Radiological Society in 2020 for his outstanding contributions to the field.

Gil was a member of Grace Presbyterian at his time of his death. He had been involved both local mission and international medical mission. His commitment to serving others extended beyond his professional life, reflecting his steadfast faith and compassion.

He will be remembered as a loving, patient, and proud husband, father, and granddaddy. Gil’s gentle, quiet demeanor was a mark of a faithful servant of the Lord, always present for his family, friends and community.

Gil is survived by his beloved wife, Shari Maulsby, his children and grandchildren: Hayley Maulsby; Dee Maulsby; Joy Dillow (Tony) and grandchildren, Jack (22), Will (21), Braiden (32), Chris (40); Gilbert Maulsby (Susie) and grandchildren Lexy (24), Lily (22), Madi (17); Tim Maulsby ( Rebekah) and grandchildren Ocean (11), Eila (9), and Ruah (6); Jason Sheley (Carolyn) and grandchildren, Camden (11), Caylee (7), Carter (7); Brandon Sheley and grandchildren. Boen (19), Alora (13), Landon (13). Gil is also survived by his sister Martha Greene (Randy), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces, and his trusted companion, Rusty the Shih Tzu. Gil was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Suzanne Luker and his brother in law Max Luker from Aniston, Alabama.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Safe House Ministries of Columbus, GA would be appreciated.