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Leon Gibbs

01/02/1947 - 01/22/2021

Obituary For Leon Gibbs

Leon Hinton Gibbs, 74, a native of Oriental died on January 22, 2021 in New Haven, CT.

He is survived by his wife, Alberta Gibbs of New Haven, CT; four children, Vickie Sanders, William Gibbs, Krista Gibbs, Leon Gibbs Jr., two sisters, Carolyn A. Jarvis, Boston, MA, Jacqueline G. Matthews, Raleigh, NC, three brothers, Venice R. Gibbs, Raleigh, NC, Darrell C. Gibbs, and Randy L. Gibbs, Oriental, NC; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Trinity Temple Church, Dixwell Ave, New Haven CT. Friday, February 5 at 10:00 am Wake, 11:00 am.

Funeral Home: McClam Funeral Home, 95 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511


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Please accept condolences from the Huff family. Know that we feel the loss of your loved one and hope you find comfort in knowing that love never fades. May the happiest memories of Leon bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. Rick Huff

To our Dear Cousins, the siblings, spouse and children of Leon: We are saddened for your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you! Leon's infectious smile and sweet personality will be missed! Love, Zelda, Iris and Cousin Viola

We are praying for the Gibbs families to get through this difficult time with the peace that comes from the knowledge that God loves you and that God will take care of you all. On behalf of the late Jack and Net Randall children of the Moore's Corner, Oriental, NC.

Condolences and Prayers to the Gibbs family with memories of Leon, Johnnie & Dyanna Tripp Fredericksburg VA

Praying you will find comfort in God's ever-gentle presence an in the thoughts and prayers of those who share your sorrow. May he strengthen you and bring you hope and understanding. Mary Wiley, Austin, Tx

Sorry I forgot to sign my message, it's from William H Johnson

Alberta, Krista, and Buddy, this passing of my cousin Leon has had a profound effect on me. So I can imagined how deeply you have been impacted. I offer my prayers of strength for each of you. I love and will miss Leon dearly.

Our deepest sympathies to the family of our cousin Leon Gibbs, my prayer is that God will supply all of you the strength you need. RIP CUZ!!! Doreen & family (New Haven Ct)

To the Gibbs family, we were so sorry to hear about Leon's passing. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. God will give you the strength you need to get through this time of grief. I can still see that heavenly smile on his face when you would see him. An angel has been received.. Always remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. The McMillan family, Marston, NC.

On behalf of the Head family I would like to offer my thoughts and prayers to Billy and the rest of the Gibbs family.

Our condolences to and prayers for the Gibbs family.

Gregory & Gloria Russell Williamsburg, VA

I am deeply sadden to hear of the passing of my longtime friend Leon. He always greeted you with a big smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Don't worry, God will see you through these difficult times. Luv yall. Madison "Butch" Jenkins and family.

I remember the night that Leon,Bobby & I sang Just one lifetime of loving you honey won't be long enough for my Dad Joseph Wright retirement Dinner.Rest In Heaven my brother I will miss you.Belinda Jones Murrell

Alberta,Krista and Leon "Buddy" Gibbs, Jr. I offer my sincerest and deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your beloved husband and father. I was so sadden to learn of his passing. He was such a kind gentleman. May precious memories of the time you shared as a loving family comfort you in the days to come.

Shirley Dixon

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. | New Bern, NC

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