Mr. James E. Gibbons
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Mr. James E. Gibbons

  • March 29, 1927 - December 6, 2011
  • McDonough, Georgia
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“You may not remember us from the good old days in Forest Park,but we remember you. I was sorry to read about your dad's death. Please accept our...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Linda Collins - Locust Grove, GA

“Jim was a positive influence to hundreds of young Boy Scouts. He was truly a gentleman about whom no one could utter a foul word or thought. His kind...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Elaine Hayes & Victor Garaffa - GA

“Becky. Ginger and Devon send their heartfelt condolences. May the Lord of us all be with you and your family in your time of life memories. Your...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Ginger and Devon Donaldson - GA

“Dear Joanne and Tom, Your Dad and I worked together in the Scouting program for a quarter of a century, as well as being fellow Delta employees. ...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Bob Morgan - Crawfordville, FL

“To Jim and Cindy I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I know he was ill for a long while. He is in peace now. Take care and know...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: cyndee covert - jonesboro, GA

“Jim was a dedicated employee and a good friend. His Christ like manor let everone know his beliefs as he was a living example. Jerry Cooper ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Jerry Cooper - McDonough, GA

“On behalf of McDonough American Legion Post 55 and all fellow veterans we want to thank James Gibbons for his service to our country. ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Robbie Robinson


James Emerson Gibbons, 84, of McDonough, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Dyer Gibbons, and three sisters. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ilettie Gibbons, of McDonough, GA, his children Joanne and Tom Maples of Jonesboro, GA, Jim and Cindy Gibbons, of Sharpsburg, GA, Becky Hoffman of Jackson, GA, Diana Green of Riverdale, GA and Becky Shipp of Baker, FL. Mr. Gibbons was blessed with twenty-one grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a U.S. military veteran and a retiree from Delta Airlines in 1987 after 37 years of dedicated service. Mr. Gibbons was a lifelong member and leader of the Boy Scouts of America and a member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church of McDonough. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 992 Mt. Bethel Rd., McDonough, GA 30252 or Sacred Journey Hospice, 138 Peach Dr., McDonough, GA, 30253. Funeral service for Mr. Gibbons will be Friday, December 9, 2011 – 11:00 AM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with interment following at Forest Hill Memorial Gardens in Forest Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Haisten Funeral Home – McDonough 770-914-8833 haistenfunerals.com