Jimmie Rodger Gibbs

Jimmie Rodger Gibbs SMSGT USAF (Retired) age 89 entered eternal rest on June 8, 2020 at 12:00 pm. He was born on October 25, 1930 in Smithfield, NC. He was preceded in death by parents Willie Gibbs and Annie McLamb, son James (Robbie) and former wife of 59 years Hazel Clifton Gibbs, siblings Pearl Creech, Verna Mae Lucas, Marshall Gibbs, Aton Gibbs and Charles Gibbs. He is survived by his loving wife of 6 years Masonia A. Gibbs; daughter–in-law Annette Gibbs; three grandchildren Meagan, Cody and Connor Gibbs of San Antonio, TX; stepchildren Lois Naegele (Michael), Kenneth Rich and Melody Rich; two brothers Willie Gibbs of Brick, NJ and Paul Gibbs of Raleigh, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews. After retiring from the USAF in 1975 with 26 years service he was employed by US Civil Service at Randolph AFB and Fort Sam Houston. He retired from Civil Service in 1994 with 19 years service. He was a member of the Schertz First Baptist Church, Schertz, TX. He was a Past Master, Treasurer Emeritus, Life Member and an Endowed Member of Randolph Masonic Lodge No. 1268, Schertz, TX and a Past Patron Schertz Chapter No. 911, Order of Eastern Star. Visitation will take place at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX on Monday, June 22, 2020 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. with a Prayer Service at 6 pm. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Schertz First Baptist Church or a charity of choice.