Terry “Rachett” Randall Gibbs, age 71, of Gadsden, AL passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 12:30PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Garner Cemetery in Gadsden. Bro. Allen Champion will officiate. Collier-Butler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family will accept friends from 10:00AM until 12:00PM at the funeral home on Tuesday.
Terry loved drag racing, rock crawling, race boats, anything with a motor, and being on the water. He also loved cooking for everyone and seeing people smile and have a good time. He never met a stranger. Above all, he loved his family and friends. His grandchildren, Sophie and Arleigh were the light of his life. Rachett worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 46 ½ years, where he was also a first responder. He served in the United States Navy for 2 years. He also had his pilot’s license. Terry lived life to the fullest and lived on the edge. His final wishes were that his family would be loved and taken care of.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and O.R. “Snooks”; and his daughter, Misty Gibbs.
Terry is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Gibbs; son and best friend, Neal (Tiffany) Gibbs; grandchildren, Christopher Gibbs, Sophie Gibbs, and Arleigh Gibbs; brother, Ricky (Melinda) Browning; sister, Cheryl (David) McClellan; special niece Kimmi McClellan; niece, Tammy (Bobby) Boles; great nephew, Josh Green; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers will be Kris Roberts, Al Maddox, Ricky Autwell, Shane Phillips, Tim Shaneyfelt, and Shane “Slackey” Stephens.
Honorary pallbearers will be Horace Johnson and Donnie “Champ” England.
The family wishes to express special thanks Kimmi Hardy, the staff at Riverview Hospital, Centerwell Home Health and Hospice, and DaVita Dialysis.
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