H.A. "Jack" Gibbs, Jr., of Covington, passed away October 27, 2014, at the age of 88. Mr. Gibbs proudly served his country, in the United States Army, during World War II. He was a lifetime member of North Covington United Methodist Church, and spent most of his career in the grocery industry. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and loved gospel singing. Mr. Gibbs was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Anderson, Sr., and Allie Belle (Young) Gibbs; and his brother, Robert D. Gibbs.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Sybil S. Gibbs; children, H.A. "Jack" Gibbs, III, and his wife, Gwen of Covington, Brenda G. Martin and her husband, Paul of Madison, Greg A. Gibbs of Covington; grandchildren, Mark Gibbs, Michael Gibbs, Pam Brooks, Mandi Jones, Jennifer Loncon, Allie Gunnells, Megan Gibbs; five great-granddaughters; sister, Betty Goins; brother, W.D. Gibbs; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service for Mr. Gibbs will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 2:00 PM, at Lawnwood Memorial Park, 1111 Access Road, in Covington. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Wednesday, one hour prior to the service, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association – Georgia Chapter, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346; or the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605.
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