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Walter Gibbs Obituary
11/05/1932 - 03/06/2025
Walter Paris Gibbs, Jr. passed away at home on March 6, 2025 in Caldwell, TX. A celebration of life is set for 11 am Saturday, March 22 at the Caldwell Methodist Church.
Paris was born November 5, 1932 in Jacksonville, TX to Walter and Maddie Sue Gibbs. He graduated from Naples High School, Lon Morris College and Southwestern University. After he served in the US Army for two years, Paris started his banking career in Houston in 1955 where he met his first wife, Bonnie Farmer who passed away in 1975. Paris enjoyed a long career in banking (from the mailroom to the President!) with Reagan, Guardian and Sterling Banks and retired to his ranch in Caldwell in 1995. Paris married Janice Stoeckle White in 1978. Jan passed away in 2012.
Paris enjoyed his many years of service in the Rotary Club, holding many offices and many fun trips with the "Roaming Rotarians!" He also loved his church!
Paris is survived by daughters Debbie (& John) Fincher, Susan White (& partner Greg Smith), Lisa Stack; grandsons Ben (& Alice) Farmer, Andy (&Michelle) Farmer, Emory (& Lauren) Fincher, Thomas (& Laura) Fincher; granddaughters Lindsey Dukes (& Tomal), Sarah Corbett (& Chris), and Kay Thompson (& Cory). Also 16 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers scheduled to serve are Alvin "Doc" Kutach, Ben and Andy Farmer, and Emory and Thomas Fincher.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, that memorials be made to The Rotary Club of Houston Heights, PO Box 70228, Houston, TX 77270-0228 or heightsrotarydonate.org.; Caldwell Methodist Church 306 W. Fox St., Caldwell, TX 77836 or the charity of your choice.
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Mr. Bill
March 30, 2025
Back in the early 70's when I was a young man just getting my family life started, but had no credit, Mr. Gibbs took a chance on me. I borrowed $100.00 from the Guardian Bank, and paid back the loan at $10 a month, I guess he saw something in me, I couldn't see myself, and took a chance, as I'm sure he did with many others. He was always a very nice and kind man, one of integrity, and believed in people. I also remember Jim Fralick "not sure of the last name spelling" Jim, was also a good man. Mr. Gibbs will be missed by many.
Terry L Burge
March 16, 2025
We have lost a precious natural resource. Paris Gibbs left this world a better place for his presence. Here was a case study in how to live a meaningful Christian life. Wise, warm and caring, he was a consummate gentleman. Though he will be profoundly missed, Paris will assuredly live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Godspeed dear friend.
Terry Burge
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