Edward M. GIBBS

Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native Edward M. Gibbs, age 75, was born March 16, 1935 and died September 12, 2010 at River Park Hospital following an extended illness. A retired employee of A.E.D.C. and member of the Morrison First Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Hugh Allen and Lillie Dennis Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs was a charter member of the Morrison Ruritan Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jo Steakley and brother, Kenneth Gibbs. He was married to Bertha Coppinger Gibbs of Morrison, TN. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Gary Gibbs of Morrison, TN, Bryson Gibbs of Nashville, TN and Kent Gibbs of McMinnville, TN; two step-children and their spouses, Lisa and Steve Harvey of McMinnville and Sue and Don Royal of Muncie, IN; eight grandchildren, Lindsey Gibbs of Joelton, TN, Zachary Gibbs and Lauren Gibbs both of Murfreesboro, TN, Shaina (Lyle) Savage of Muncie, IN, Gracie Patrick and Martha and Liza Harvey; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Seth Savage of Indiana and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Imogene and Wayne Daniel of Manchester, TN and Judy and Clifford Turner of the Midway Community. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in High's Chapel with Jack Hice officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Morrison First Baptist Church or the Gideon Memorial Bible Program.