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Jeffrey Gibbs Obituary
Jeffrey M Gibbs, DDS, age 57, walked into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father when he was called to his eternal home following a very courageous 14 month battle with cancer. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 31 years, Carol Himes Gibbs; and three precious sons, Matthew (fiancé, Erica Thorson), Brendan and Christian. His parents, Bobby and Joyce Gibbs, also survive him, as well as his sister, Susan and David Hatgas, Glenn and Carmen Himes, Martha and Dave Hagaman, Susan and Dave Krebs, and many treasured nieces and nephews. Jeff was born on August 10, 1960 and graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1978, enjoying success on the basketball court and lifelong friendships made through this game. He attended Wake Forest University, and following graduation from The Ohio State University, attended Dental School and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from OSU. He joined the practice of Raymond D. Johnston, DDS and the practice soon grew to become Camelot Dental Group, forming a solid 28 year partnership/friendship with G. Paul King. He treasured his staff and patients and considered it a gift to work with such wonderful people and develop such longtime friendships. He was honored to receive a lifetime Dental Achievement Award from his patients and colleagues this spring. Jeff's greatest joys were spending time with family and watching his boys participate in sporting events, coaching their teams, going on mission trips, having deep theological discussions with friends at bible study, or laughing through family mountain adventures. His dry wit, great sense of humor, and ability to laugh at himself made him a friend to all and true blessing to those close to him. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of the many people he impacted through his Christ-like example. The family also wishes to thank the medical teams of Dr. Matt Old, and Dr. David Liebner at the James for amazing care and dedication with this challenging case. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at The Jeffrey M Gibbs Memorial Fund, The James Cancer Hospital, 660 Ackerman Road, PO Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218. The family will receive friends Friday, Oct. 6 from 5-8 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, with a celebration of Life Service on Saturday, October 7 at 11 a.m., The Church at Mill Run, 3500 Mill Run Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Gibbs
Sponsored by The Columbus Dispatch.
October 17, 2018
Miss my Dr
Im 65 I Told Dr Jeff I was taking these teeth with with me ! Never thought hed go first ! My best to his family
Hope all are doing well . Special thoughts
To his parents who obviously did a great
Job raising him . They should write a book on How to raise children
Maybe you could sell a Gibbs Sweatshirt
For all his fans We will continue to miss him. Ongoing condolences
d English
In Christs never ending love
Duane Andrews
January 3, 2018
Such a great man. I'm honored to have known you. Miss you.
Ashley Clark
November 9, 2017
Truly looked forward to going to my dentist visits because of Dr. Gibbs and am heart broken to learn this news. Sending peace to his family.
November 8, 2017
Too soon
Deborah English
November 8, 2017
He was the best Dds ever !
Lori Boggs
November 6, 2017
RIP Dr. Gibbs. You were our family's dentist for many years. You were kind and always personable and friendly. You will be missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers for all he leaves behind.
October 20, 2017
Our entire family grieves with you, Jeff took such good care of all of us. His faith was a shining light to all that knew him. Gods grace help all of us keep him in our hearts. You and yours are in our prayers,
Jim, Janet, James, John William and Mary Margaret Knab
October 10, 2017
So sorry. Dr. Gibbs was a splendid man who cared deeply for his patients. I will miss his upside down handshake an great sense of humor.
Harriet Lee
Sharon Izzi
October 9, 2017
Extending my deepest & most heartfelt sympathy to the family. He always spoke so highly of all of you. This fabulous person was such a positive & welcoming presence every time I visited his office! What an honor it was to have his expertise for all my dental care. Prayers for you all during this mournful time!
Blessings be!
Sharon Izzi
Barry Rice
October 8, 2017
When I moved to Cincinnati from Columbus, not too long ago-after living there 32 years, one of the things I missed was Jeff.as my long time dentist and as a friend. I would kid with him that having me as a patient was like pulling teeth. And I always enjoyed the eye roll I would get when I told him of my past time of chewing on ice cubes. He did have an engaging personality and sense of humor but he was so much more. Jeff was a man I respected: he was compassionate, he offered sage advice, he was thoughtful, and he lived his life according to his beliefs. He was an example and an inspiration. I am deeply saddened of only learning about his passing and the services. He was a man worth going a long way to say good bye. I have no doubts Carol, his children, his close family and many friends have many fine memories, which I hope will sustain them in the days to come. He was a kind soul with too much yet to offer but he left us too, too soon. I am glad to have known him. Godspeed to you Jeff and to your family.
October 7, 2017
My dearest friend Joyce, Bob and entire Gibbs family. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort as you mourn Jeff's passing.
"To God be the Glory."
Love and friendship always, Rita and Fred Dye
Randy Bish
October 6, 2017
A great soul to have met.I had went to some bible studies that he and his wife held at his residence. Always a welcome smile. I'm totally shocked at his passing. Rip dear soul.
Geri Martorano
October 6, 2017
Dear Bob and Joyce and Family. I was so sad to hear about the loss of your son. He must have been a remarkable man and a credit to his profession. Please accept my prayers and deepest sympathy and may memories and your faith sustain you. God Bless each of you.
Gordon and Krista Clouse
October 6, 2017
We are so deeply saddened to hear this news. We are at a loss for words. Our thoughts are with you Carol, and family. God Bless,
Gordon and Krista Clouse
Richard & Diane Early
October 6, 2017
Carol and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jeff was one, if not our most, favorite Sunday school teacher at UA Grace! His love for Jesus was apparent and he kept the class fun and interesting. Richard always enjoyed chatting with him. I can't imagine what you have and continue to go through. We are sending a virtual hug and prayers.
Tom and Evetta Edwards
October 6, 2017
We were privileged to go on a mission trip to Honduras with Jeff. He took such care with the people he worked on while there and was a great encouragement to many. Even though we have not seen much of him and his family since we moved to Texas, he will be missed by many. Sympathy to Carol, the children and his parents. They are all special people.
Michael Wise
October 6, 2017
I have great memories of many laughs and good times with Jeff playing basketball together and enjoying food and drinks after. Such a kind, friendly, and fun man.
David DiFrancesco (Harper Family)
October 6, 2017
You are sorely missed Dr. Gibbs.
I enjoyed every one of the minutes we spoke. You are an inspiration for me and no doubt many more. Your warmth, passion, caring, positive attitude and professional skill provided me with quite a bit of hope. I imagine this is a reflection of your faith and I appreciate how strong yours must have been through the battle.
Best wishes on your next life journey,
Joyce Kennedy
October 6, 2017
To Dr. Gibbs family
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray Jesus will comfort all of you in the coming days and weeks.
This gentle giant was not only an amazing dentist but an individual who showed compassion to his patients.
Thanks to his expertise and giving heart I have a beautiful smile. I will forever be grateful for his generosity, kindness and caring way that was given to me. May you rest in peace.
Joyce Kennedy
Jeffrey Gibbs
October 6, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Carol and the entire family. We are so very sorry for your lost. Holding you close to our hearts and lifting you up in our prayers.
Blessings,
Bramford Road Friends
Vonne and Kay Linse
Jeffrey Gibbs
October 6, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Carol and the entire family. We are so very sorry for your lost. Holding you close to our hearts and lifting you up in our prayers.
Blessings,
Bramford Road Friends
Vonne and Kay Linse
Cheryl Lopez
October 6, 2017
To Jeff's family and extended Camelot family,
Dr. Gibbs was my dentist for more than 15 years he was a wonderful, gentle and kind human being. Words cannot express how deeply he will be missed. He always had a smile and a cute joke to share. He was the only dentist I looked forward to seeing. He will be greatly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Judy Hagaman
October 6, 2017
We can see Jeff at heaven's door, welcomed in by Jesus and those who loved him in life Hallelujah! Our prayers are with family and friends.
Rhonda Arbogast
October 6, 2017
It was a standing joke with Dr. Gibbs and I that I must have been his first patient. Over the 30 years serving as my dentist, I grew to love and trust him. He was an expert at his trade and removed any fear I previously had of dentists. He will be missed by all that knew him. My condolences to his family. He spoke of you often and his pride for his family was always apparent. God bless and heart felt prayers.
Donna and Joey Milacek
October 5, 2017
To Jeff's family and extended Camelot family,
Words cannot express how deeply he will be missed. Not only was he an excellent Dentist but also a kind and decent human being. He was always uplifting and genuinely concerned not only with your dental work but also, without prying, with your personal life. He always had a smile and a deep concern for each and every patient. He is the only dentist that we actually looked forward to going to. He will be greatly missed.
Donna and Joey Milacek
(Patients 30+years)
Yadi Stahl
October 5, 2017
Dear Carol
I can't tell you how much I feel the loss of such a wonderful
Person
Dr. Gibbs was very loved by many people and to me he was a great teacher as I work with him every day for 18 months.
I learned so much from him and I was in touch with the girls After I moved. I went to visit them and saw him he was the same never change always making us laught I love him for that's fine for been so hamble he was a truly human been.
Lori Patel
October 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories prevail. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love, Lori and Bihag Patel
Ann Eliot-Naille
October 5, 2017
To the Gibbs family - I am so sorry about Dr. Gibb's passing. He was my dentist, but I also went to high school with his sister, Susan. He was such a wonderful, caring and always happy man.
My father passed away after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer, so I can appreciate the struggle that you as a family have been going through.
I'm sure he is looking down on you now, saddened that he had to leave, but at least in no more pain.
My heart hurts for all of you.
Ann Eliot-Naille
October 5, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers to the Gibbs Family.
Jan Strahm
Michelle Johnson
October 5, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Gibb's family and coworkers. I've been a patient for 30 years and will truly miss him. God bless -
Brian Naille
October 5, 2017
To Dr. Gibbs family and his Camelot Dental family,
I was saddened today to hear of his passing. Reading his obit, I really identify with his love for watching his kids compete as that is one of my true loves as well. I will miss seeing him at my appointments and I am sending love and prayers for all of his friends and family.
Brian Naille
(patient)
October 5, 2017
Our hearts and prayers are with Carol and the Gibbs and Himes family, along with the Camelot Dental Group. You know more than most of us the depths of this man of God. We loved Dr. Gibbs from the moment he became our dentist with Dr. Johnson's retirement. Through three generations and many more family members, we were blessed to have been under his care and expertise that was always given in humor and compassion.
Fiona Medich
October 5, 2017
Dear Carol and family - Sending our deepest condolences and sympathy, prayers of strength and peace. May Jeff's memory be eternal. With love, Fiona & Rick Medich
Shirley & Phillip Staunton
October 5, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers to the family of Dr. Gibbs. May God's peace and comfort surround you all during your time of bereavement.
Anna Madden
October 5, 2017
Heart breaking. Dr. Gibbs was such an amazing person. My prayers go out to the family and his staff at Camelot Dental.
Carol Owens
October 5, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Dr. Gibbs was a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed.
Rob and Amy Heller
October 5, 2017
Carol, Amy and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Jeff is in God's hands. I know this is a difficult time, but you and the kids know he is in Heaven. If you need anything at all, the Heller's will be there.
Rob and Amy
David Heinlein
October 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David, Shirley, Margot, Mimi and Cammi Heinlein
October 5, 2017
Dear Carol and Family,
We'd like to extend our condolences to your family and all those who are grieving the loss of a wonderful man. My husband and I were patients of Jeff since the beginning of his practice. His sense of humor, kind demeanor, graciousness and godliness were comforting to us, and now Jesus is comforting Jeff in Heaven. He will be missed by so many because he touched so many lives.
Jeff and Pat Shaw
Dublin, Ohio
October 5, 2017
Dear Carol and family, I am so saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. May God keep you in his grip now and always.
Jill H
Doug D
October 4, 2017
In the short time I got to know him I learned so much from him. He was definitely a man of God. His sense of humor and laugh brought me a lot of joy. He will be missed. :(
Liz Winfree
October 4, 2017
Dear Carol
My prayers are with you and you dear family for God's love and comfort.
With Love in Christ, Liz Winfree
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