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Woodzell Gibbs

  • August 5, 1942 - January 12, 2012
  • Saint Louis, Missouri
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“To the Gibbs Family: May the God of all comfort surround you with his loving arms, in this difficult time in your lives. (2 Corin. 1:3) My...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: SJB - Forest Park, GA

“To the man I was just getting to know I wish I could've had the chance to talk you more. In the short time I've known you I really enjoyed talking...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Troy Buchanan - Goodlettsville, TN

“Dad, I know that you are better off now, but the pain in my heart is still there and aches for you both. It seems like I was just getting to know you...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Fatishia (Tisha) Holloway - TN

“Cousin Woodzell I will never forget your smiling and warm face whenever you came down to Pine Hill, Arkansas for Deer Season! I will truly miss you...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Ceyda Hawkins - Hamburg, AR

“Grandpa memories of you cross my mind everyday, I miss you a lot but I just know that you are in a better place and that you are out of pain. Grandpa...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: darrius - MO

“Grandpa I love and Miss you so much. Even though u never sae bryanna I know that u see her and cianna and watch over them as they sleep. Thanks for...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Cheri' Tobias-Mitchell - Houston, TX

“Daddy, they keep telling me it will get better each passing day but at the present time I don't see, or feel it. I miss you so much. I don't think...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Kimberly - Humble, TX


Woodzell Gibbs was born August 5, 1942 in Hamburg, Arkansas to Lester and Lina Gibbs, who preceded him in death. Woodzell was the eldest of four children. At the age of one Woodzell and his parents moved to St. Louis, MO. He attended Bates Elementary School, and was a graduate of Hadley Technical High School where he had perfect attendance for all four years. After high school, Woodzell worked for McDonnell Douglas, where he entered the machinist program and became a journeyman Machinist, which is the top of his trade. Woodzell then went to work for The Worthington Corporation, were he traveled the country repairing machines. After any years at Worthington, Woodzell accepted a request from Anheuser-Busch to work for them. Woodzell accepted Christ as a child and attended Maple Temple Church of God in Christ with his mother. Later Woodzell became a member of Faith Miracle Temple, along with his wife. There he received the Holy Ghost. God called Woodzell home to rest on January, 11, 2012. Woodzell leaves to cherish his loving memory; his wife, Walterine; five daughters, Kimberly A. Tobias of Houston, TX; Rashell R. Angell (James) of St. Louis, MO; Tylanna Patton of Fort Worth Texas, TX; Alicia Buford of St. Louis, MO, and Fatisha Holloway of Nashville, TN; one son, Woodzell Gibbs, II, who preceded him in death; one sister, Justine Crawford (William) of St. Louis, MO; one brother, Carl L. Gibbs (Teresa) of St. Louis, MO; and one brother, Lester Gibbs, Jr., who preceded him in death; one aunt, Laverne Tillman of St. Louis, MO; two uncles, John B. Gibbs of Hamburg, AR, and Lenard Gibbs of Los Angeles, CA; thirteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Woodzell Gibbs. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.