James D. Gibbs, age 67, of Ashland, Ky., died Jan. 31, 2006, at his residence.
Mr. Gibbs was born Dec. 13, 1938, in Ashland, a son of the late B.E. and Nannie Gibbs.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Dorla Gambill, and a grandchild, Corey Daniel.
Surviving are a son, James G. Gibbs and his wife, Shannon; three daughters, Jamie Henzy and her husband, Matt, Shanna Helms and her husband, Bobby, and Jennifer Daniel; a stepdaughter, Ashley Meek; three brothers, Elwood Gibbs, Tony Gibbs and Carl Gibbs; four sisters, Wanda Dickens, Gloria Wenning, Janet Marsh and Lou Adkins; and grandchildren Zachary, Tyler and Blake Gibbs, Cody, Ciarra and Cai Helms, Gage and Bosha Daniel and Riley Meek. He was also survived by several nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends and colleagues.
He loved spending time with his family and was adored by his grandchildren. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved playing cards. He was a generous contributor to community causes.
He was a leader in the business community and proprietor of Checkers Tanning and Laundromat, Gibbs Rentals, Colonial Inn Motel, Continental Liquors and Gibbs Car Wash. He also proudly carried on the family tradition as owner of Gibbs Hardware and Home Improvement.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 2, 2006, at the funeral home.
Friends may make contributions to El Hasa Shrine, 13450 Ky. 180, Ashland, KY 41102.
Online condolences may be made to steenfuneralhomes.com.
