Eddie Stewart Gibbs, 74 years old, passed away peacefully June 8, 2014 surrounded by his family at the Community Hospice McGraw Center. Eddie was born in Lake City, Florida and was a long-time resident of Jacksonville. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Lorraine.
He retired from the City of Jacksonville as Division Chief of Printing and Storeroom and owned Eddie’s Bar-B-Que in Maggie Valley, North Carolina after retirement. He was a veteran that served in the United States Army’s 69th Engineering Company (Topo Corp). He was a devoted husband, loving father and compassionate Christian who served as a role model and friend to many in the community and his beloved church, Hogan Baptist.
He is survived by his daughters Kathy Pendergrass and Sheri Sheppard, sons Gary Crotty (Patricia), Duane Gibbs, Mark Gibbs (Lisa), 8 grandchildren and his brother Perry Gibbs.