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Bromley Gibbs Obituary
Bromley C. Gibbs CHESAPEAKE - Bromley C. Gibbs, 81, passed over to Jesus Dec. 2, 2008. Born in Fairfield, N.C., he was the son of the late Merritt and Janie Gibbs. He was predeceased by sisters, Francine Joyner and Maxine Peek. He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran serving in both World War II and the Korean War. He enjoyed life, loved his family to the fullest and loved all animals. He always had a companion by his side. Survivors include his wife Marie M. Gibbs and brothers Gleason, Berry, Ames and Buddy Gibbs; three daughters, Teresa Gibbs, Darlene Farley and husband Jim and Maureen Rooks; two stepchildren, Linda Haynes and husband Derek and David Pridgen and wife June; 10 grandchildren, William, Aaron, Nikki, Michael, Austin, Madison, Jordan, Ashley, Charlee and Ava; a special friend, James Farley and several nieces, nephews and cousins. His family and friends were blessed to have him. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. We will miss him dearly. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. inside the Mausoleum in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6309 Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. The service will be officiated by Dr. Michael Nelson, pastor of Messiah UMC. The viewing will be held today, receiving friends and family from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, in Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Messiah UMC, 411 S. Dominion Blvd., or The Animal Assistance League of Chesapeake, 1149 New Mill Drive. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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Nikki Jones
December 7, 2008
My Grandad is my heart and will always be why it beats. There is a story he told me that I want to share that gives a LITTLE idea about his charachter. He said when he was in the army, they had a twenty mile walk with guns that were about 30 lbs(or more) for training. He saw the soldier next to him struggle as he did and said he had to stop. Grandad took the gun off of the other soldier's arm and carried it the rest of the way. He carried this man's gun as well as his to the end. He has the heart of a lion and soul of an angel. I will always remember and love my "gryan". He is the best man I have ever known and will miss and love him so much forever. I love you grandaddy. I will see you soon and we will both have wings:)
Joanne Stevenson
December 5, 2008
Uncle Brom was always laughing and playing with the nieces and nephews,before he had children of his own. He was the brother born after my mother, Janice Florine Gibbs Joyner. Mama lovingly called him her oldest brother. He loved Grandmama's ice tea and great cheese biscuits. When we would come to visit as children, I remember him, Gleason, and Ames
washing and working on their cars. In these pass years I would call and we have good conservations. I will miss him.
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