Perry E. Gibbs, age 77, passed away with his family at his side on July 12, 2014. He was born in Perry, FL on July 2, 1937 to the late Perry E. Gibbs and Delta Gibbs. Perry was preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Stewart Gibbs. Perry served in the United States Army from 1956 until 1959. He was an officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s office for 25 years, retiring in 1994. Perry is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Linda Gibbs; son, Perry E. Gibbs, Jr.; daughters, Gina Darlene Gibbs and her husband, Mark; Vivian Knudsen and her husband, Lamar; and Kim Miller and her husband, James. Surviving grandchildren are Scott Ferguson, Austin Ferguson, Heather Chiovaro, John Gibbs, Randall Gibbs, Ashleigh Caraviello, Laine Miller and four great-grandchildren. Perry is also survived by nephews, Gary Crotty, Duane Gibbs and Mark Gibbs and nieces, Kathy Pendergrass and Sheri Sheppard as well as his beloved childhood friend, Leroy Larsen and his family. Perry was an extraordinary husband, father and grandfather. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. Visitation is Tuesday, July 15, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 with Funeral Services held 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, Graveside at Riverside Memorial Park, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 with Chaplain C.E. Jarrell officiating.
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