Mr. Gibbons was born January 23, 1946 in Chicago IL, son of the late John Gibbons and Adna Anne Lanum.
During his service in the Marine Corps, John served in the Vietnam Conflict and in addition was a teletyper and a champion boxer. He was a proud member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and loved serving the Lord. He was also a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time with this family, reading the bible and tending to his yard.
John is preceded in death by a son, John Foster Gibbons, Jr.; sister, Wilhelmina Colby.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Gibbons; son, Dewaynd Gibbons of Detroit MI; grandsons, Tawquee Stone and Darren Cook, both of Detroit, MI; brothers, Harold Brown of San Diego, CA and Ronald Brown of Texas; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, December 21, 2013 from Tabernacle Baptist Church with Dr. Don Hattaway officiating.
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to post tributes and sign the on-line register.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120 has charge of the arrangements.
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