of Leslie, AR
October 18, 1948 - August 16, 2015
Eugene Gibbs, age 66 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, August 16th, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born in Leslie on October 18th, 1948 to Jack Gibbs and Ruth Hurley Gibbs.
Eugene was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of The United Methodist Church in Leslie. Eugene was a very social person and enjoyed helping his neighbors. After his retirement you usually could find him at Misty's Conoco talking and visiting with everyone. Working was his hobby and his lifetime enjoyment. He liked working with bees and making homemade wine.
Eugene is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Dolph and Sara Hurley, Manuel and Sara Doney Gibbs; sisters, Kathy Long, Betty Calvert, Venita Frances and Sarah Ann.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years Louise Richardson Gibbs of the home; three sons, Michael (Jennifer) Gibbs of Green Forest, Steven (Holly) Gibbs of Leslie and Christopher Gibbs of North Little Rock; grandchildren, Alaina Gibbs, Trayton Gibbs, Joseph Gibbs and Michael E. Gibbs II; great grandchildren, Elisabeth Smith, Janet Smith and Melody Stephens; seven sisters, Mary Jane Mayes of Tulsa, OK, Charlene (Dale) Dawson of Grove, OK, Jackie Henry of Greenbrier, Willene (Darrell) Yielding of Perryville, Ester (Bob) Wimberly of North Little Rock, Pat (Gary) Kuykendall of Conway and Peggy (Larry) Sparks of Conway; one brother, Robert Gibbs of Indianapolis, IN; and many other nieces, nephews and many, many friends who will also mourn his passing.
Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas.
A memorial service for Eugene will be 2:00 PM Thursday, August 20th, 2015 at The United Methodist Church in Leslie, Arkansas with Bro. Mike Proctor officiating. Burial will be in Elberta Cemetery at a later date.
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Rita Thomas
Friday, September 11, 2015
To Louise and boys and rest of the family i'm so sorry to hear about Eugene he was a good man and will be missed alot may he rest in peace with God and the rest of his love ones that are in heaven RIP Eugene and may God Bless you all sign Rita Thomas
randall treece
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Dear Mrs. Gibbs and family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. As a child Eugene and I spend time together when my family would come to visit my grandmother Alsie (sp?) Treece. If I remember correctly she lived a block from Eugene's mother. I think the last time I was able to visit Leslie was in 1983 and I was able to talk to Eugene. Again, my condolences.
Brenda lewis
Friday, August 21, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength you will need during this time. Eugene will be greatly missed by all of the Leslie community.
JD & Cheryle Rash
Thursday, August 20, 2015
So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and praying for strength and comfort during this time. We will always remember all those fun games played in Gulf Shores with you and Eugene! So glad we had the chance to get to know both of you better. Sending our love.
John and Susan Welch
Thursday, August 20, 2015
We'll all miss Eugene and his kindness.
Willdie Pillay
Thursday, August 20, 2015
With all my Love and Respect
Brother Norm Moyer
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Eugene's spirit indeed was a wonderful gift from Our Loving God and people were blessed in knowing him as was I. Blessings to Louise bro norm
Ronnie and Mazie Lee
Thursday, August 20, 2015
I am so sorry to read of this loss and want to express our heartfelt prayers for the family and friends.
Roger Massey
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep the family during the coming months. Eugene always had a pleasant attitude about life and will be missed.
Randy & Vickie Rainbolt
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Louise,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys! So sorry and shocked to hear of Eugene's passing. If you need anything please let us know
John & Linda Watts
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
You are in our thoughts and prayers at Watts Auto Supply.
Doug henderson
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Louise and family
We were so sorry and shocked when we heard about eugene's passing. May God comfort you all during this time.
Doug and Barbara Henderson!
Barbara Tilton
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Louise, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time and in the days ahead!
Rick and Janice Horton
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Louise and family, we were shocked and saddened when we heard of Eugene's passing. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Dale and Dian King
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers are with the family.
Eddie ,Kathy Morrison
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about Eugene passing away.We send you all our deepest sympathy,and prayers.
Harold Dee Thatcher
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
I first met Eugene and Battleshell around 1980 at Camp Robinson working in the kitchen (Army). We formed a friendship that lasted well into the 90s, until the civilians took over the kitchen. Then we went our separate ways. Every time I stopped at the station on Hwy. 65, they would tell me I just missed him. Years ago I went to a basketball game in Leslie my daughters were playing in, once again I just missed him. Everyone I spoke to knew Eugene. Eugene Gibbs was not afraid of work. He lived to work. Once he was your friend, your back was covered. I learned that lesson in Little Rock one night. My heart aches, and I will surely miss Eugene (The Honorary Mayor of Leslie).
Cheryl Hensley
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Sending my prayers and condolences to the family. Rest in peace Eugene
Linda King
Monday, August 17, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this difficult time
Linda King
Yvonne "Russell" Burns
Monday, August 17, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Gibbs Family during this very difficult time. My memories of Eugene from childhood are of a quiet young man who was always respectful. My dad had very similar memories of him which he shared with me during one of his stays in the hospital back in 1988. I pray for God to comfort you and to give you strength as you find you way through this grief.
Yvonne Russell Burs