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James Gibbs Obituary
Jim is survived by his loving wife Carol, his mother Betty and his sisters Susan and Sarah. Jim leaves a legacy of kindness, strength and love in his children James (Kathleen) and Jeremy (Leandro), as well as his grandchildren, Fletcher, Henry, Emmett, and Anna. He was devoted to his niece Ashley and her son Nathaniel. Jim will be mourned and missed by many.
Jim's ashes will be interred in the memorial garden at St. Francis Episcopal Church in a small private service.
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Terry and Diane Stevens
January 1, 2025
Carol and family,
Last night Diane and I were thinking about the time we went out for New Year's celebration with you and Jim. So I thought I'd send a FB message to reminisce on that, but we sadly saw that he had passed in 2020. Our paths haven't crossed for a long time, but we fondly remember Jim as wonderful and caring man and father. Please accept our belated and deepest sympathies. Terry and Diane
Jim & Barbara Boyd
December 13, 2024
Carol and family, Jim was remembered along with too many of our deceased USNA classmates at our 50th reunion this fall. We all miss him. Jim & Barb Boyd
Scott Leitch
December 22, 2023
Jim - To a great man, friend and classmate You are missed.
Rest in peace.
Emily
December 9, 2023
Jim was a gentleman in every way! Great smile, loved to laugh and would give great compassion to everyone around him. Thank you dear Jesus for giving us the gift of life in Jim! Blessings, Emily and Rick
Trudi B Hays
December 9, 2023
Carol,
Another year has gone by and we mark the anniversary of Jim's "homegoing" praying that you are surrounded by a Christ centered community of faith and are healthy in body, soul and mind as Christmas approaches. I'm thankful for this ability to tell you that your family is not forgotten.
Thomas Ainsworth
December 13, 2021
Jim,
Always missed and always remembered. Blessings of happy holiday memories to all of Family Gibbs!
Debbie and Roy
Trudi B Hays
December 12, 2021
Carol, On the anniversary of Jim's death tomorrow I am praying for you. May the Lord walk with you through the Christmas season and surround you with His love as you remember the gift He gave in giving us Jim.
Scott Leitch
December 11, 2021
Jim - We miss you. You were a good man and a great roommate (USNA '74). Rest in peace, my friend.
Trudi B Hays
December 28, 2020
I remember Carol and Jim from UVA law school where they were involved with us in the law school fellowship. I am so sorry I lost contact over the years, not realizing they were so close in Timonium. I would have loved to hear of all his ministry and other activities since leaving law school. Carol, our prayers are with you and your family.
Kent Alexander
December 28, 2020
Such sad news. I have not spoken with Jim in years, but at UVA Law he always was such a kind, fun, considerate, caring reassuring and smart person. The type of guy who made you smile every time you saw him. So nice that he was surround by loving family. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Jennifer Stengle
December 17, 2020
Jim has a very special place in my heart. He introduced me to my future husband when he and Casey were roommates at the Naval Academy. For this I am forever grateful. He and Casey are roommates once again. This time in Heaven. God bless!! Jennifer Stengle.
Bill Florenz
December 16, 2020
Carol & Family, Mrs. Gibbs, Sara and Susan,
My condolences to all of you. Jim holds a special place in my past and will always be remembered in my heart. The days at Dulaney and growing up were great times we shared. Sports, Young Life, Burger King, Ocean City, getting stuck under the OC bridge with Jim sailing the Hobie Cat. It was fun stopping by Jim's house. Dr. and Mrs. Gibbs always welcomed our gang and made us feel like family. Jim had the highest morals and integrity and you could rarely go wrong following his example (he did like to drive fast on occasion though). Jim was there for me 47 years ago when I got married to my Carol. Unfortunately I allowed life to get in the way and lost touch. The good times run deep and Jim will be remembered forever.
Thomas Ainsworth
December 16, 2020
Carol & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
I remember Jim for his deep and abiding faith. I also remember his enjoyment and involvement with USNA annual NAFAC conference. I also enjoyed every debate we had about issues in the news at that time. We also were honored to have Jim participate in our wedding. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roy and Debbie Ainsworth
Kitty Miller
December 16, 2020
Doug and I are so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. He was such a gentle, loving man and a good and faithful friend. We have so many great memories of him in our house church group. Our love and condolences to Carol, Jamie, and Jeremy.
Jim & Barbara Boyd
December 16, 2020
Carol & Family - Barb and I are so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was such a good and kind man and a friend to many of us. I can honestly say if not for Jim's USNA match-making service, Barb and I would never have met. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to see you and Jim last year during the 45th reunion festivities. I now regret that would be the last time I would be able to catch-up on events in our lives.
I have attached a "very old" picture of Jim and me in London, UK from our Summer 1971 Midshipmen cruise to Europe. Its memories of the good times that keep us going. Love and prayers, Jim & Barb
Scott E Leitch
December 15, 2020
Carol and Family,
We are so, so sad to hear about Jim's passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. What a great, decent guy he was. I will cherish our time to together at the academy, especially rooming with him during our last year there. We are all better people for having known Jim.
Warmly,
Scott & Mary Leitch
Michael (Mick) Townsend
December 15, 2020
I attended high school with Jim. As a teen I knew him as a gentleman, a truly nice boy, a smart guy. Not too long ago we responded on social media, so it was quite a start to see that he had died. My condolences to his family and friends.
Cathy Vincenzes Delligatti
December 15, 2020
Dear Carol & family, I was sorry to hear about Jim. I will remember his smile and his sense of humor when we were in Young Life in high school. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers
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