Robert "Bobby" Gibbs

Robert Wayne "Bobby" Gibbs, 66, passed away December 6, 2014. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 10th, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Donald Moon will preside over the service. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Visitation will be held directly after the service at the home of Joy and Michael Thomas. Bobby was born Jan. 20, 1948 in San Angelo, Texas to Bobby and Valda Gibbs. Bobby, was a lifelong resident of San Angelo and a Proud Texan. Bobby, graduated from Lake View High School. After graduation Bobby join the US Navy and was honorably discharged. Bobby, considered himself a simple man. He was a carpenter by trade and his passion for a "job well done" lasted up until a few weeks ago. His electric blue eyes lit up at the sight of Erica and Conlie. He was a man of few words and spoke softly. Bobby, had his struggles as many of us do. Knowing that the past few years of Bobby's life had been free of those issues gives great comfort to those who loved him and hope to those he encountered along his journey. We will hold him in our hearts forever and feel blessed by all of the wonderful memories we have of him. Bobby was preceded in death by his father and mother, Bobby and Valda Gibbs, uncle Jimmy Gibbs, aunt Jo Alice Thompson, cousin Tom Gibbs and cousin Mona Brown. Bobby was so proud of his daughter Erica Gibbs Carter and his granddaughter Conlie Ann Carter. They both were indeed the apples of his eye. The time spent with them both was so precious to him. Bobby is survived by his daughter Erica Gibbs Carter and husband Shaun, granddaughter Conlie Ann Carter of San Angelo, Partner of eleven years Bonnie Hasty and family, sister, Joy Thomas and husband Michael, sister Marsha Hamlin of San Angelo, brother Glen "Corky" Gibbs and wife Amy of Wimberley, niece Joell Baker and husband Eric Baker, of San Angelo, niece Dona Cooter and husband Michael, of Fate, nephew Josh Hamlin of San Angelo. Great nieces, Elise Baker, Marisa Cooter, great nephews Weston Walcott, Josh and Alex Cooter, Hasty Family, Wendy and husband Jason Morrison and children Chase and Colton of San Angelo, Jim Tinney of San Angelo, and a number of cousins he considered friends. Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Crooks, Mike Neeley, Shaun Carter, Jim Tinney, Josh Hamlin, Gene Thompson (family mentor to Bobby). Our family wishes to thank Gentiva Hospice of San Angelo for the professional care that they gave to Bobby these past few weeks. We wish to acknowledge the Northside nursing staff of Meadow Creek whose compassion and care helped Bobby and his family make this difficult Journey. In lieu of flowers if so desired memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice or your favorite charity in Bobby's name.