Mr. Jasper William "J.W" Gibbs Jr.

On November 4, 2023, our beloved husband, daddy, papa, cousin, and uncle, Jasper William (JW) Gibbs, Jr, left this earth to be with his Savior. He was 90 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Sylvester First Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the New Bethel Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Worth County. The Dr. Wilbur Harris and Dr. Karen Carr will officiate. JW was born in Crisp County, Georgia, at the home of his parents, Jasper William “Jack” Gibbs, Sr. and Ola Mamie Verona Smith Gibbs, on February 25, 1933. He was the 5th of 8 children: Maggie Gibbs Bowen, Cleveland Gibbs, Willie Mae Gibbs Berry, Julia V. Gibbs Brown, JW, John Lee Gibbs, Barbara Ann Gibbs Theus, and Earl Gibbs. There was also an older half-brother, JK Gibbs. JW began a longtime employment and love of the textile industry which served him well throughout his life. He started in Cordele in 1950, then went to work in the cutting room department at Sylvester Textile in 1957. Here he became proficient in every job in the department, becoming the cutting room supervisor in 1965. Throughout the years he worked at various textile factories in multiple towns, eventually becoming a designer of women’s apparel, an assistant plant manager, and even half-owner of a clothing factory making men’s sportswear. In addition to working at Sylvester Textile full time, he also purchased and ran a local restaurant for a few years. In retirement, JW and Glenda would visit nursing homes, assisted living homes, senior centers, and anywhere they were welcome to perform. They reached out with their music ministry in Sylvester, Donalsonville, Cordele, Albany, and Tifton. For JW, family was everything. He greatly cherished the time he spent with family and his heart overflowed with his love for them all!! He loved his friends, his church family, and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. JW was a dedicated and active member of his church and served as a deacon. He enjoyed watching classic TV shows and movies, viewing them from his comfy recliner. He also enjoyed going out to the back yard, sitting by the goldfish pond and relaxing while he fed the fish and watched them swim. Survivors include the great love of his life and wife Glenda Newton Gibbs, children Debra Gibbs, Cynthia Gibbs Wilbanks (Todd), Cheryl Gibbs (Todd Barker), Jasper William “Jack” Gibbs, III, Robert “Robbie” Newton; Grandchildren Tommy Anglin, Marc Anglin, Jasper William Gibbs, IV (Harmony), Darin Willoughby, Josh Duckworth (Jade), Brett Gibbs (Jackie), Austin Newton (Ashli), Caroline Newton. Great-grandchildren Tyler Anglin, Brendon Anglin, Zackery Anglin (Ginger), Wyntter Willoughby, Cade Duckworth, Lucas Duckworth, Harleigh Duckworth, Brett Adam (BA) Gibbs II, and Briggs Newton. Great Great-Granddaughter Athena Anglin. There are also numerous nephews, and nieces. The family is extremely grateful for the exceptional and loving care given by Hospice of Tift Area.In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests you consider making donations to The Gideons International or Hospice of Tift Area. In addition to his parents, Mr. JW was preceded in death by his siblings, Maggie Gibbs Bowen, Cleveland Gibbs, Willie Mae Gibbs Berry, Julia V. Gibbs Brown, John Lee Gibbs, Barbara Ann Gibbs Theus, and Earl Gibbs. There was also an older half-brother, JK Gibbs. All preceded JW in death. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Banks Funeral Home and also on Wednesday from 1:00 PM until the service hour at Sylvester First Free Will Baptist Church. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of the arrangements. Banks Funeral Home P.O. Box 550 Sylvester, GA 31791 229-776-2055 Phone 229-776-5400 Fax www.banksfh.com

Mr. Jasper William "J.W" Gibbs Jr.

February 25, 1933 - November 4, 2023