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Edward Gibbons Obituary
Born March 18, 1962, in Sumter, he was the son of Edward Guy “Slick” and Kay McFaddin Gibbons. He was a businessman, owner of Ed Gibbons Enterprise and Action Auto and Boat Sales, worked in the family business (Clarendon Auto Parts), and was owner of Ed Gibbons Racing. Ed had been racing for over thirty years, and was a member of Second Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of Manning; parents of Manning; two sons, Edward Guy “Gib” Gibbons III of Orlando, FL, and Kerry Lynn Gibbons of Manning; a sister, Gina Wilson and her husband Joe of Manning; nieces and nephews, Celia, Olivia, Macey and Joe Wilson, Corey, Chase and Summer Corbett, and Thomas Stoia.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2009, in Clarendon Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Debra Quilling Smith officiating. Pallbearers are Mickey Plowden, Shawn Whittle, Billy Cagle, Paul Newman, Robbie Lane, Curt Lee, Dee Haddock, and Mike Thomas.
Memorials may be made to the Free Will Baptist Home For Children, P.O. Box 229, Turbeville, SC 29162, and to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Memorials, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements. (803) 435-2179
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Gibbons
Bryan Driggers
February 23, 2009
Ed was a great guy and a great racer. I was so saddened to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless you and your family.
Jodi Waits
February 5, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jodi and Tim Waits and
The J. Arthur Waits Family
Jon & Debbie Godwin Godwin Racing
February 4, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the whole Gibbons family:
We are very sorry to here of this tragedy. We always enjoyed racing with Ed over the years. He was one of the toughest competitors but always willing to lend a hand with advice or a needed part. He always greeted you with a smile and had an upbeat personality. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these tough times.
Dennis Sturkie
February 4, 2009
God bless the Gibbons family in this difficult time. I enjoyed racing with Ed over the years. He was always a first class guy with a big smile.
o neal baird
February 4, 2009
my thoughts and prayers will be with you at this time , oneal baird
Heather Livingston and Rusty Covan
February 3, 2009
Ed was one of the best racers ever. Not just because of his racing but his attitude towards life and his sense of humor. He put a touch of happiness in everyone that he met. He will be deeply missed.
Miriam Chavis
February 3, 2009
My family and I enjoyed watching Little Edwin many races over the years and becoming friends with him.He will be greatly missed in the racing sector and in our hearts.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family!!
jennifer, jonathan, rylee Franklin
February 3, 2009
god bless the Gibbons family, for going through this very difficult time. Ed was a good man. he was always on the go. our prayers are with yall
carey c. shealy sr.
February 3, 2009
no bond is as great as that between a parent and child, my deepest condolences are with you as you grieve
Nancy Mintz
February 3, 2009
Our family enjoyed many years of racing with Ed. We send our deepest sympathy to his family. The Mintz Family
Brian Hodge
February 3, 2009
What can I say,I have lost a very close friend, a friend I have known since I was born. Ed will never be forgotten and I will always remember the good times we had over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with the Gibbons family. There was only one "Ed Gibbons" and there will never be another! I am thankful I had the pleasure of knowing you in life. R.I.P my friend.
Pam Cassidy
February 3, 2009
Ed was a very "Good Friend" as well as an all around "Great Guy". He will be missed terribly by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
Bubba Rucker
February 3, 2009
Ed was one of the first people I met when we came to race in Sumter. Truely a great driver & equally a great person. You will be missed by everyone. We all pray for the Gibbons family. God Bless & God Speed 07. (The Rucker Family #2)
Steve Quattlebaum
February 3, 2009
I'll always remember his smiling face and his friendlyness and his determination and drive on a basketball court.
Christopher & Kimberly Ambroggio
February 3, 2009
To Gina Wilson and her entire family: Our thought and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God bless you and bring comfort to you all.
Hoyt and Alvis Dowd
February 3, 2009
Ed was a fine man and a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.GOD bless YOU.
Dan/Juanita Epps
February 3, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wil Bradham
February 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow and grief. I am sure that our Lord will bring you through this valley.
Derek Chance
February 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Gibbons family at this time. Ed will be greatly missed as a friend.
David Sellers
February 2, 2009
Ed was a good man. He will be missed by family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad times. But remember the good things about little Ed.
[email protected] Hodge
February 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Garry & Connie Keisler
February 2, 2009
May God Bless all his family. He will truly be missed.
frank gaughf
February 2, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
HAZEL BRADHAM
February 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
CHRIS ROGERS
February 2, 2009
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. ED WAS A FIRST CLASS MAN AND RACER!
Sandy Duncan
February 2, 2009
My Dear Gina,
I know "first hand" of the grief you are experiencing and my heart goes out to you and your family.
I will see you tomorrow...just wish there were some way to ease the pain.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Ronnie & Sandy Duncan
Scott and Becky Dabbs
February 2, 2009
May God bless the entire Gibbons family during this very difficult time. Ed was always willing to help me if I needed anything and was one of the most cheerful individuals that you could possibly be around. He will be greatly missed. You will be in our prayers.
Claude Corley
February 2, 2009
He will be missed by many. My heart and prayer's go out to his family at this sad time.
Ed and Loretta Ritenour
February 2, 2009
Always a twinkle in his eyes and a smile on his face when meeting you. We will always cherish his memory and his respect for all. Our prayers go out to his family and friends (07) we loved you.
bryan hall
February 2, 2009
to the gibbons family i know all the great things that will be said about little ed will only ease the burden allow me to say he touched the lives of many and will surley be missed.. god speed 07
Sam Kopack
February 2, 2009
My prayers are with Eddie and his family. May God Bless all.
He was a sportsman and one of
the greatest drivers I have watched.
May he rest in peace.
Mitch Jarrett
February 2, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. He will be missed. You are in our prayers.
Jan Justice
February 2, 2009
I knew Ed since childhood. He was a very kind, generous, always willing to help man who I never saw without a big smile on his face. He will be sadly missed. May God bring your family peace during your time of grief.
Diana Boggs
February 2, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Randy Player
February 2, 2009
My prays go out to the family.
Belinda Jordan
February 2, 2009
May the Lord grant you peace as you remember all the good times. I always enjoyed working with Ed. He was a man of many talents.
Hattie & Wencil Franklin
February 2, 2009
We meet Ed back in 1990 when we moved to Manning from Louisiana. He always seem to be happy and always on the go. He lived life to the fullest. He will be sadley missed by all. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Larry Waits
February 2, 2009
ed was a good man and good friend he will be greatly missed my heart and prayers go out to his family and friends
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