Bloomie Gibbs, 87, of New Bern a native of Pamlico County passed on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Viewing hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday at Oscar's Mortuary.
His funeral is 12:00 PM, Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church 9335 Hwy. 304, Mesic. Interment will follow in the Mesic Memorial Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Gibbs of the home; one son, Timothy Gibbs and wife, Milagros Gibbs; two daughters, Doreen Gibbs and Nadine Gibbs; one brother, Edward Lee Gibbs; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
I'm sending peace and comfort to you and your family. Thank you Nadine, for giving me the pleasure of interviewing me to your dad. I remember visiting you when you lived over at Castle Gate, and what stood out the most is how SHARP he always looked in his suit and hat. I know how deeply he will be missed. Hold on to those beautiful memories and think of all the wonderful times you shared with him. ❤️
I cherish the memories from childhood through adulthood. You will truly be missed, dear cousin!
Your dad will be very much missed at the Miller household. He was a wonderful man.
Losing a loved one is a heartache that words cannot heal. It is always difficult to find the right words to say in such a time. Please know that we offer our sincere condolences and prayers of peace and comfort.
"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." Rev. 21:4
My Condolences to family and friends. He surly will be miss by all. He was and always will be the person I idolize as a child and as a man of today. The Pearly Gates awaits hus arrival. R.I.P.
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. At 87, he lived a full and meaningful life, touching many hearts along the way. May his memories bring us peace, and may you be surrounded by the comfort of our family and love as you grieve.
Irene, Tim, Millie and family, you all hold a special place in the Penque family's hearts, we are so sorry to hear about Lee. Lee had a way of making people smile, with a quick wit and a genuinely kind presence. Love, the Penque/Fuller family
Our sincere condolences to the family. May God grant you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Leon and Demetris Thornton Family
Deepest Condolences, love and prayers to the Gibbs Family. Cousin Bloomie always shared a hug, kind words and A joking spirit everytime we saw each other. He loved to share fond memories of my parents and grandparents who lived across the road in Mesic. May God bless you, comfort and strengthen you all during this time of bereavement and in the days ahead. R.I.P. Cousin Bloomie!🙏🏾❤️
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