John Edgar Gibbs

GIBBS, John E., age 88, of Rochester Hills, died Friday, January 1, 2016 at his residence. John was born on September 20, 1927 in Dexter, MO son of the late William and Anna (Schantz) Gibbs. A veteran of the U.S. Army, John received 2 bronze clusters for his combat service in the Korean War. He later earned his accounting degree from Walsh College. John was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and VFW Post 3908. He is survived by: his wife Katherine; children Robert (Elizabeth) Gibbs, Cynthia (William) Woodhull, Jeffrey (Bridget) Gibbs, Bethany (Michael) Jaworski, Thomas (Carol) Priestley, Morgan (Carol) Priestley, Dannel (Tami) Priestley, Sarah (Ken) Braswell, Joanna Priestley, and Teresa (Randy) Herman and nephew Michael Gibson; Grandchildren John Gibbs, Andrew Gibbs, Bradley (Carley) Woodhull, Adam (Lauren) Woodhull, David Woodhull , Jack Gibbs, Jason (Ashley Sohn) Priestley, Katrin (Josh) Ellingwood, Melanie Priestley, Holly Priestley, Jesika (Brandon) Morgette, Kayla Priestley and Anna Priestley; Great Grandchildren Avery Woodhull, Colin Morgette, and Mckaela Priestley. Also survived by sisters Edith Smith, Mary Russell, and Regina Selberg. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife Kaye, grandson Christopher Woodhull, sisters Anna Mae Jarrell, Margurite Johnson and brothers William, Cecil and Clarence. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church, 1011 W. University Dr., Rochester, Pastor Steve Grafe officiating. Military honors and interment to follow at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Gibbs will lie in state at the church at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 5, 2016, from 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive, Rochester. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Hospice of Michigan. Condolences may be shared online at www.pixleyfuneral.com.