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Thomas E. Gibbs Sr.

1946 - 2020

Thomas E. Gibbs Sr. obituary, 1946-2020, Spartanburg, SC

BORN

1946

DIED

2020

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The J. F. Floyd Mortuary - North Church Street Chapel - Spartanburg

235 North Church Street

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Thomas Gibbs Obituary

SPARTANBURG, SC- Thomas "Tommy" Edward Gibbs Sr., 73, of Spartanburg, SC, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Born December 6, 1946, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Alfred H. Gibbs and Mary Roe Gibbs.
Tommy was a 1965 graduate of Dorman High School and U. S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from Arrow Automotive after 27 years of service and was of the Baptist faith.
Left to cherish fond and loving memories are his wife of 51 years, Judy Brown Gibbs; children, Jay Gibbs, Kimberly Branch (Danny), Jennifer Simmons (Tim), and Julie Scott (Mike); known as "Grumps" to his 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Gary Gibbs Sr. (Jeannie); and his lap-dog, Brandi. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, A. Hugh Gibbs.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, June 26, 2020, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307. A graveside service, with military honors, will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Sunset Memorial Park, 1955 Cannons Campground Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307, by The Rev. Kevin Smith and The Rev. David Carter.
Memorials may be made to Crossway Church, PO Box 219, Arcadia, SC 29320.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com
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Published by Spartanburg Herald-Journal on Jun. 26, 2020.

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Linda Wyatt

June 25, 2020

Judy. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. I will see you Saturday at the service. Love and Prayers. Linda and Jeff Wyatt

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel

2075 E. Main St, Spartanburg, SC

Jun

27

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Sunset Memorial Park

1955 Cannons Campground Rd, Spartanburg, SC

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The J. F. Floyd Mortuary - North Church Street Chapel - Spartanburg

235 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

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