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KENNETH GIBBS Obituary

Kenneth L. Gibbs, age 61, from Fresno, joined the Angels in Heaven on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Kenneth L. Gibbs was born, January 13, 1952, in Monterey, Ca. Kenneth was a hardworking man who lived life to the fullest. He loved nothing more than traveling with his beautiful wife as well as spending time with his family. Kenneth was very proud to have accomplished holding multiple World Championships in the National Drag Boat Association driving "Heatwave 1". Kenneth was greatly loved and will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his father, Royce Gibbs. He is survived by his mother, Marie Gibbs; his wife, MaryAnn Gibbs; his sister, and brother-in-law, Darlene and Roy Goodwin; his daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Jeff Lahodny; his daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Jimmy Leal; his daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Mike Maldonado; his daughter and son-in-law, Alicia and Jonathan Garcia; his six beautiful grandchildren, Clayton, Claire, Kasey James, Peyton, Hudson, and Maeson; and nephews, Darren and Duane Goodwin. A Viewing will be held at Creighton Memorial Chapel in Kingsburg, on Friday, November 8, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest at Kingsburg Cemetery following the service. Creighton Memorial Chapel, 1588 Lincoln Street, Kingsburg, California (559)897-2908

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Published by Fresno Bee on Nov. 6, 2013.

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Mario

May 11, 2025

I knew Ken when I was in the Navy..helped him around the shop and he helped me put together a 1970 Chevelle..not a good picture but it was the motor going in " California Heatwave" je was a really nice guy and I'm glad our lives crossed paths...very sorry to hear of his passing...

Jenny Flores

November 8, 2013

Seeing Ken with his beautiful wife together for dinner, always made me smile. She could always bring the gentleman out of him. He cracked a lot of jokes and teased most of us at work, but with her, you could see the real him. There will be so much missed.

Anna Wallace-Newsome

November 7, 2013

I am not good in writing things but I remember Kenny from grade school at Kings River and we graduated High School together in 1970..I haven't seen him much since high school. I am so sorry for you loss.

Eric Dhillon

November 6, 2013

I was privileged to work with Ken as a contractor at Clubone.As a gearhead myself, I really enjoyed hearing his stories of the drag boat days.
My deepest condolences to his family, he was too young and he will be missed.

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