TRYON, NC - Ervin John Gibbs, 91, of Gibbs Hill Lane, Tryon, NC passed away Friday evening, November 20, 2009 at his home.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Joe W. and Pearl Moore Gibbs. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Jeff L. Nelson Masonic Lodge #605 in Tryon, NC. Mr. Gibbs was a member of Tryon First Baptist Church.Surviving are his wife, Mary Constance Gibbs; John E. Gibbs, Jr. (Debbie) and Mike Gibbs (Pam) both of Tryon, NC and Bobby Gibbs of Burlington, NC; one sister, Clara Kemp of Greenville, SC. He was predeceased by two brothers, Herman and Fred Gibbs and a sister, Ruby Trammell. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009 in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, NC with Dr. Bill Henderson officiating with military rites by the Polk County Memorial Burial Squad.Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, NC 28722.
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