Leslie W. Gibbs Jr., age 83 of Eaton Rapids, passed away at his home, November 23, 2001 in Eaton Rapids. Les was born September 9, 1918, in Perry, MI. He served 2 years in the United States Army in the 81st Air Borne Division, Anti Aircraft Battalion. In 1980, Les retired from Jackson Prison. He was an avid golfer, softball pitcher, bowler and played horseshoes. Preceding him in death were his mother, Daisy Galligan (Willie) in 1965 and his father, Leslie W. Gibbs.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Jane Gibbs; 7 children, Gary Gibbs, Pat (Norm) Hyatt, Bonnie DeLano, Carol (Pat) McNamara, Bill (Diannia) Gibbs, Dick Gibbs all of Eaton Rapids, and Sandra Gibbs of Lansing; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Roen of Empire, MI; sister, Judith Fillingham of Eaton Rapids.
Funeral services were held November 26th from the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids with Rev. Stephen Klink officiating. For those desiring, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank McLaren Home Care Hospice who provided love and support during his illness.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Jane Gibbs; 7 children, Gary Gibbs, Pat (Norm) Hyatt, Bonnie DeLano, Carol (Pat) McNamara, Bill (Diannia) Gibbs, Dick Gibbs all of Eaton Rapids, and Sandra Gibbs of Lansing; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Roen of Empire, MI; sister, Judith Fillingham of Eaton Rapids.
Funeral services were held November 26th from the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids with Rev. Stephen Klink officiating. For those desiring, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank McLaren Home Care Hospice who provided love and support during his illness.
Leslie W. Gibbs Jr., age 83 of Eaton Rapids, passed away at his home, November 23, 2001 in Eaton Rapids. Les was born September 9, 1918, in Perry, MI. He served 2 years in the United States Army in the 81st Air Borne Division, Anti Aircraft Battalion. In 1980, Les retired from Jackson Prison. He was an avid golfer, softball pitcher, bowler and played horseshoes. Preceding him in death were his mother, Daisy Galligan (Willie) in 1965 and his father, Leslie W. Gibbs.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Jane Gibbs; 7 children, Gary Gibbs, Pat (Norm) Hyatt, Bonnie DeLano, Carol (Pat) McNamara, Bill (Diannia) Gibbs, Dick Gibbs all of Eaton Rapids, and Sandra Gibbs of Lansing; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Roen of Empire, MI; sister, Judith Fillingham of Eaton Rapids.
Funeral services were held November 26th from the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids with Rev. Stephen Klink officiating. For those desiring, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank McLaren Home Care Hospice who provided love and support during his illness.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Jane Gibbs; 7 children, Gary Gibbs, Pat (Norm) Hyatt, Bonnie DeLano, Carol (Pat) McNamara, Bill (Diannia) Gibbs, Dick Gibbs all of Eaton Rapids, and Sandra Gibbs of Lansing; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Roen of Empire, MI; sister, Judith Fillingham of Eaton Rapids.
Funeral services were held November 26th from the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids with Rev. Stephen Klink officiating. For those desiring, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank McLaren Home Care Hospice who provided love and support during his illness.
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