Lawrence Leroy Gibbs
December 27, 1941 ~ September 14, 2013
Lawrence Leroy Gibbs, age 71, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013. A native of Rocky Mount born on December 27, 1941, he was the son of the late Davis Leroy Gibbs and Linda Lawrence Gibbs.
After retiring from 30 years of teaching, Lawrence was actively involved in Englewood United Methodist Church, especially in its Mens Peanut Project.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Jeannie Hooks Gibbs; sons, Christopher Lawrence Gibbs and wife Linda of Concord and Clayton Scott Gibbs and wife Camille of Raleigh; grandchildren, Rachel and Brady; and sister, Susie Anderson and husband T.J. of Clinton, MO.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00pm to 8:30pm Monday, September 16, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Lawrence will be held at 11:00am Tuesday morning at Englewood United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Englewood United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7128, Rocky Mount NC 27804 or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 9/16, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Tuesday 9/17, 11:00 am
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Jeanie, So sorry to hear about your loss. I have known Lawrence a long time as we went to Whitakers High School together and will miss seeing him in Wal-Mart, but hopefully will continue to see you. You and your family are in my prayers. Gladys Q. Blizzard
I have known Lawrence for more than 20 years…. Lawrence always talked about his church and and his family. He was a good and kind person and always had nice things to say about everyone. I want to write this note to say to Jeanie what a great person Lawrence was and I know that he will be missed by many. Cindy and I will keep you in our prayers . Alan , Cindy , Jeffrey and Alyssa
Jeannie, we are just in shock. I thought it must be a mistake when I read it in the N & O so had to check the web site. Our hearts are heavy for you and the family. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this time of grief. Much love to you. Mary Helen & Joe Casey
Jeanie, I was so shocked and sorry to hear of Lawrences death. He was so good to visit Jerry when he was sick and has always been so nice to me and my family. I know he will be missed terribly not only by his family but all the friends he made while on this earth. You and your boys are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Bonnie Scoggins
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Jeannie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Lawrence was such a nice person and loved life as anyone could tell. I am so honored to have the privilege of knowing Lawrence and you thru special friends and the shagging community. I know he will be greatly missed by his immediate family and church family as well and all his numerous friends. My heartfelt sympathy is with you all now and prayers that God will comfort you and bring you peace in the days ahead. Brenda Wright Raleigh NC