James Arley Gibbs

James Arley Gibbs

James Gibbs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 26 to Dec. 28, 2009.
CORDELE — A private graveside service for James Arley Gibbs of Cordele will be conducted at Arabi Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Gibbs and Rev. Tom Hunt officiating.The family will visit with friends at Hughes and Wright Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 29 from 10 to 11 a.m.Mr. Gibbs passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 surrounded by his loving family.Born in Cordele in 1931, he graduated from West Crisp High School in 1948, and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southern and a Masters degree from Mercer University. He served in the U. S. Navy, stationed aboard the USS Northhampton in the Mediterranean.A well-loved educator, Mr. Gibbs taught advanced math courses for 33 years in Macon, Turner and Crisp Counties and is remembered by countless students whose lives he has touched over the years.One of his proudest achievements was being recognized as Star Teacher eight times and System-Area Star Teacher four times.In addition to teaching high school, Mr. Gibbs also delivered courses for Brewton-Parker College and taught inmates at Lee County Correctional Facility.After retiring from teaching, Mr. Gibbs served as an associate at Wal-Mart for many years, where he enjoyed visiting with friends in the community. His love of gospel music led him to host radio programs on WMJM and WWWN radio stations in Cordele and Vienna.He was a member of Wenona United Methodist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir and teaching Sunday school.Mr. Gibbs was preceded in death by his father, A. F. Gibbs; his mother, Iduma Tyson Gibbs Shell; two sisters, Merle Gibbs Jones and Charlene Gibbs McHugh and a brother, Henry L. Gibbs.Surviving him are his wife, Rebecca Thomas Gibbs; a brother, Charles Gibbs; a sister, Nancy Gibbs McHugh; four children, Michele Murdock and her husband Paul Murdock, Bruce Gibbs and his wife Jill Braswell Gibbs, Greg Gibbs and his wife Stacy Sarrat Gibbs and Jerry Gibbs; and seven grandchildren, Bo Gibbs, Caroline Murdock, Claire Gibbs, Rachel Murdock, Wes Gibbs, Anna Gibbs and Jack Murdock.Hughes and Wright Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Friends who want to make a donation in Mr. Gibbs' memory may give to Wenona United Methodist Church, 2811 Hwy. 41 S., Cordele 31015.

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Melvin DeN

December 28, 2009

May God keep you in your time of loss of your loved one. Mr. Gibbs was a fine gentleman and wonderful educator.

Tonia & Jason Swearingen

December 27, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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