Alexander Augustus Gibbs' Obituary
Alex A. Gibbs, 99, passed away April 28, 2015. He was born December 2, 1915 in Franklinton, North Carolina to the late George and Patsy (Booth) Gibbs. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; brother, Eddie; and granddaughter, Tanya Gibbs Wynn.
He served our country for over 20 years in the US Air Force as a Master Chief.
Alex came to Hillsborough County in 2012 from Lakeland. He was a member of the Woodsmen of the World and enjoyed gardening, birds and working with metal in his shop.
Left to cherish his memory, are his sons, Wayne Gibbs and his wife Marian of Dade City; and Richard Gibbs of Land O Lakes; granddaughter, Tracy; and great-grandsons, Seth and Gavin.
There will be a funeral service on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11:30 AM at Sunset Funeral Home, 11005 N. US Highway 301, Thonotossasa, Florida 33592. Interment with military honors will be on Monday at 11:30 AM at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
Memorial contributions may be made to Life Path Hospice. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.sunset-fh.com.
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