Edmond "Corky" Gibbons

COB Edmond Eldred “Corky” Gibbons (94), died peacefully on January 15, 2024. Corky was predeceased by his wife, Lillian Iacozza Gibbons and survived by his son, Edmond E. “Corky” Gibbons, II, his daughter-in-law, Wendy Rogler Gibbons, his grandsons Daniel L. Gibbons and Andrew E. Gibbons, granddaughter-in-law, SFC Deidre Eskildsen Gibbons, and longtime partner and companion, Kathy Gatlin.

Edmond was born in Prattville, AL to Eldred Gibbons and Cynthia Jane Jones, on January 17, 1929. He was an excellent multi-sport athlete but declined scholarships to join the military and in 1948, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Despite the hazards, Edmond volunteered for the submarine service. He served on the Sea Owl, the Sea Poacher, and the Bergall-twice (once as a diesel sub and on its recommission as a nuclear fast-attack submarine). He had a long and distinguished career in the military earning numerous medals, promotions, and honors. Edmond eventually rose to the rank of Chief of the Boat (COB). He remained connected to his fellow submariners through numerous reunions, events, and social media.

After the navy, Edmond took a new direction-electronic journalist for NBC News. He worked as both a sound engineer and cameraman and often had a front row seat to history. He covered events such as Hank Arron’s record-breaking home run, political campaigns, and space shuttle launches collaborating with NBC News anchors and their benchmark news programs. Edmond met every U.S. President from Ford through George W. Bush. Edmond died on MLK day; a movement and a day he helped bring to the national forefront through his work. Edmond worked with some of the great leaders of the civil rights movement like Andrew Young, John Lewis, Maya Angelou, and Reverend Abernathy.

In lieu of flowers or meals, the family requests donations to the Wounded Warrior Project so that he may continue to recognize and honor all of the people who have served.

A funeral service for Edmond will be held Friday, January 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Sandy Springs Chapel, 136 Mount Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.