Francis Benjamin Gibbs passed away peacefuly on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at his home with his family. A private memorial service was held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel conducted by Dr. Don Clements. Burial was at Guilford Memorial Park.
Francis was born in Lake Landing, Hyde County, NC on August 9, 1921 to Willie K. and Addie H. Gibbs. He served in the US Navy during WWII from August, 1942 to November, 1945. As a member of the US Naval Reserve, he worked at the Norfolk, VA Naval Shipyard in the Woodworking Division until 1954 when he moved to Sanford and then on to make his home in Greensboro.
Francis was preceded in death by brothers, Jodie and Will, his twin brother Flave and sisters, Bessie and Mamie. There is a great celebration in Heaven as these loved ones are joined together again.
He is survived by jhis wife of 63 years, Olean D. Gibbs; son, Ferrel B. Gibbs and his wife Elizabeth B. Gibbs of Hallendale Beach, FL; daughter, Melta J. Gibbs of Greensboro, NC and grand-daughter, Adele S. Martin of Danville, VA.
Francis was a charter member of the Northwood Methodist Church of High Point, NC. He was a loving, caring, devoted husband and father. He was known for his kindness and will be greatly missed.
The family wishes to extend their deep appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Charles A. Ross of Eagle Family Practice at Guilford College and to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro for their excellent care.
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