Rev. Jerry L. Gibbs, 71, of Qulin, Mo. departed this life Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Butler County, Mo.
Jerry was born on Aug. 20, 1946, the son of the late John Elmer and Paralee Mary Scott Gibbs. He married Alice Frazier Gibbs, who preceded him in death on Jan. 9, 2007. Rev. Jerry later married Versie Louise Mounce Gibbs Aug. 18, 2007, who survives. Rev. Jerry attended Cornerstone Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Poplar Bluff. He worked in ministry for more than 50 years and was a pastor for more than 25 years. Rev. Jerry was the pastor for River Heights Pentecostal Church for 16 of those years. He enjoyed playing washboard and spending time with his grandchildren. Rev. Jerry was a meat cutter, woodworker, and an excellent cook who loved his family and the Lord.
In addition to his wife, Rev. Jerry is survived by his sons, James Barks of Rector, Ark. and Michael Gibbs and wife, Heather, of Adamsville, Tenn.; daughter, Amanda Thurman; and grandchildren, Nathaniel Gibbs, Rebekah Gibbs, Samuel Gibbs, Charles Barks, and Glen Thurman.
Along with his first wife and parents, Rev. Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Gibbs.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at River Heights Pentecostal Church in Crump, Tenn. with Michael Gibbs, William Kirkman officiating. Burial will follow in the Henry Cemetery at Corinth, Miss.
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