"My deepest condolences to the Georgia branch of the family. I wasnt fortunate enough to visit my Uncle Charles and Aunt Jeri, and their wonderful family, save for a few times, but those trips were some of the fondest memories of my childhood. Uncle Charles and his old black Ford pickup, Aunt Jeri and her wonderful voice and kind manner; I can still smell the north Georgia air and see the kudzu in my minds eye. Love to all."
In loving memory of
Charles E. Gibbs
May 19, 1924 - January 21, 2020
Charles E. Gibbs, 95, of the Free Home Community passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Charles was the oldest original resident of Free Home. One of seven brothers and one sister, he was a U.S. Army veteran serving in North Africa in World War II under General George H. Patton. Charles was an avid farmer and gardener. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeri C. Gibbs, a granddaughter, Mallory Lane Roach, and a grandson, David Cranford.
Survivors include his children, Don (Trisha) Gibbs of Demorest, Denise Gibbs (Curtis) Roach of Alpharetta, Dwayne Gibbs of Cumming, Daryle Gibbs of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Chris Gibbs, Kelsey Roach, Lance Cpl. Danielle Gibbs (U.S.M.C.); brothers, Maurice (Helen) Gibbs of Oxford, GA, Clarence (Jeanine) Gibbs of Loganville; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 25, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Waddell and Rev. Matthew Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040, (770) 887-2388, is in charge of arrangements.
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"I did not know Mr. Gibbs, but I was taken back when I read his obituary. For someone that gave his all for our country during such a difficult time. To come home and live a long life. Well done, Mr. Gibbs. Thank you for your service and now it time to rest. God Bless you."