Samuel Gibbs Obituary

Samuel E. Gibbs CHESAPEAKE - Samuel E. Gibbs, 63, of Harbor View in Norfolk and formerly of the Great Bridge section of Chesapeake, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, in his home, surrounded by family. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of Viva Olean Gibbs and the late Samuel M. Gibbs. Sam worked for Dominion Virginia Power for 43 years and retired in June as an operations supervisor. He was a member of Rock Church, Virginia Beach, where he was an elder and was active in a variety of ministries. He will be remembered for his passion for Jesus Christ. He was active in the life of his family, including sporting events, fishing, rafting and most any outdoor event. Including his mother, his memory will be cherished by his loving wife of 40 years, Jill E. Gibbs; four children, Jamie Gibbs and wife Ave, Heath Gibbs and wife Adriana, Aimee Gibbs, Susan Simon and husband Chris; three grandchildren, Heath Gibbs Jr., Aiden Gibbs and Sunshine Gibbs; and a sister, Sandra Jones and husband Harry. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at Rock Church, Virginia Beach. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The viewing will begin Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. omanfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Gibbs

12 Entries

Pastor Charles Reid Jr.

August 31, 2010

To The Gibbs Family! We were saddened to hear of Elder Sam Gibbs' passing. Such a gentle giant of a man! As I would play the organ, I can definitely remember looking to my right, into the congregation and ALWAYS seeing Elder Sam and you all, his family in the center of that section, and he ushering in! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless!

Susan Obershaw

August 26, 2010

Jill, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May the love and light of God bring you and your family comfort in this time of sorrow.

Annisa Brown

August 26, 2010

Elder Gibbs.... A wonderful, mighty, and sweet-spirited man of God. I first met him in the our building across the street when I came up for prayer one Sunday... He prayed through with me, and God heard and answered. He truly made an impact on my life. Everytime I saw him from then to this day he would greet me with a hug, a smile, and joke of how we shared the same last name prior to my marriage. He will be missed. Much love, prayers, and the comfort only God can give to the family... We will see him again, AMEN!

Glenda & Garland Walker

August 25, 2010

We send our love and prayers to Sammy's family and will keep you in our thoughts during this time of your great loss.

walter garman

August 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Charles Edwards

August 25, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Joe Speight

August 25, 2010

Jill and family, I was saddened to hear of Sam's passing. I had the pleasure of worshipping and working with Sam. He will be sorely missed by all his Dominion friends and anyone who knew him.

John and Diana Watkins

August 24, 2010

We were "blessed" to know Sammy Gibbs and his family at Rock Church. Sam was a man who had that intense look in his eyes whenever he talked about the Lord he loved to serve. Sam will be surely missed by all who knew him.

May the Lord comfort and give you His peace during this time.

Joyce and Bill Mentzer

August 24, 2010

Dear Jill and family,
Joyce and I are sorry to hear of Sammy's passing , but happy to know that he is with our Lord. I was blessed to work with Sammy for 4 yrs. in Va. Beach and will always be thankful for his strong example to me and all of his fellow workers.
May God comfort and bless you and your family.
Joyce and Bill Mentzer

Mike & Sylvia Livesay

August 23, 2010

Jill and family,
Mike and I are so sorry to hear of Sams passing. We pray that the Lord will be your strength and your comfort in the days ahead. If we can do anything for you, please let us know. Your Harbor Walk Neighbors,

Jimmy Carter

August 23, 2010

Dear Jill and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during these sad times. I worked with Sammy throughout his career with Dominion. He was an outstanding friend and will always be in my thoughts.

Tina Meyers

August 23, 2010

Jill,
I am so sorry for your lost. Your stories of your family made all of us that worked for you feel as though we were apart of the family as well. We all knew that Sammie was your rock. I know that because of your strength in the Lord God, you will be strong during this trying time.
Love you much,
Tina

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