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David Gibbons Obituary
Greenville - David "Dave" George Gibbons, 80, husband of Robin Dodd Gibbons, died Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was a son of the late Paul L. Alix and Claire Marie Robichaud Gibbons.
Dave served his country at a member of the United States Air Force. He was the former aide to both President Kennedy and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Joseph Martin. Dave was the President of Leland Textiles, Inc. He was an Executive Director of the Downtown Greenville Association, and served as the Executive Director of the Greenville Christmas Parade for nine years.
Dave was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church where he served as an usher. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Walden Lodge, Hejaz Shrine Temple and an honorary member of the Oasis Temple in Charleston, and a Scottish Rite Mason. His many interests included membership in the International Show Car Association, AACA Federation of Musicians, Nashville, TN and the Country Music Association.
He is survived by wife, Robin Gibbons; daughter, Michelle Griffin and husband, Mark of Greenville; son, Paul Gibbons and his wife, Shirley of Greenville; four grandchildren, Blair Gibbons-Rice of Central, and Michael Gibbons of Atlanta, Alix C.Griffin of Hickory, NC and Claire Griffin of Queensland, Australia; three step grandchildren, Kristin, Harry and Scott Runyon; and six great grandchildren, Haylee, Dylan and Jordan and Hope Rice and Jaylee and Jason Gibbons; and seven step great grandchildren.
Mr Gibbons was preceded in death by a brother Thomas Gibbons a half sister Sue Scotti.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Inurnment will follow in St. Mary's columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic School, 101 Hampton Ave., Greenville, SC 29601, or smsgvl.org./support/donate/.
Dave's family encourages those at home to share your condolences on Dave's obituary tribute wall and send a "Hug from Home" by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Cecil Hendricks
April 11, 2020
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family that God will comfort you and give you piece during this difficult time. Cecil Hendricks
April 11, 2020
Robin, I am so sorry about Dave. He was so much fun to be with at the car shows. His wit was contagious. Always had a funny story to tell. I enjoyed his stories about what he had done in life. We'll all miss him
Genice Crawford Leslie
April 10, 2020
May God's blessings bring happy memories of the joy you shared on earth and will share again in heaven.
Mary Farina
Buddy and Judy Bryant
Pat Gooding
April 9, 2020
Dave was a gentleman, always cheering others. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Green
April 9, 2020
Dave was a great friend and taught me so much. I loved hearing his voice and stories, he'll be missed. My condolences to the family.
Susan Christopher-Prince
April 8, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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