William V. Gibby, 88 of Hermitage, passed away July 22, 2024. Born in Madisonville, TN on September 3, 1935 to Edgar and Bertha Gibby, he was one of 8 children that grew up on the family farm. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the US Air Force and achieved the rank of Airman 1st Class (A1C) with top security clearance. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal in 1958. Upon leaving the Air Force, he attended and graduated from the University of TN (Knoxville) where he earned a degree in Economics. Bill met and married Helen Self in 1962 and enjoyed 52 years of marriage. He had a long career as a commercial insurance agent until his retirement from Gale, Smith and Co. in 2000. Bill enjoyed gardening and shared the fruits of his green thumb with family and friends. He enjoyed life, his family and solving all the world’s problems with his buddies at McDonalds each day.
He is survived by his son John (DeDe) Gibby, daughter Michelle (Greg) Reynolds; grandchildren, Nick Gibby, Andrew (Amanda) Gibby, Amanda (Zach) Long, Bryan (Blair) Reynolds, Zach Gibby, great grandson Reese Reynolds, Brooks Reynolds and Locke Long; sisters Gail Ridenour and Carolyn Hopper.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Gibby; parents Edgar and Bertha Gibby; siblings Eugene Gibby, Jeanette Hodgskin, Don Gibby, Marie Reedy, and J.T. Gibby
Gathering of family and friends Friday July 26, 2024 from 12:00 noon until 2:00pm at Hermitage Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm in the Tulip Grove Room at Hermitage Funeral Home. Burial, next to Helen, to follow Hermitage Memorial Gardens.
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