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Robert “Bob” L. Gibbs

Robert “Bob” L. Gibbs, 81, of Christmas, Fla., went to rest in the Lord on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

He was born Jan. 11, 1937, in Jamestown, N.Y., grew up in Celoron, N.Y., and resided in Stockton, N.Y., before moving to Malabar, Fla., in 1994 and then to Christmas, Fla.

Bob was the son of the late Dallas Richard Gibbs and late Maxine Cornish Gibbs. He married his lifelong friend, the late Dianna Spencer in 1959, with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage prior to her death.

A graduate of Southwestern High School, Bob worked for Stateside Motors of Jamestown, prior to opening Gibbs Garage in Stockton, a repair and towing business and was a longtime member of the Stockton Volunteer Fire Department. He and his wife owned Ma’s and Pa’s Pub in Grant, Fla., for several years. More recently, he enjoyed employment at Carp Industries as a maintenance worker and marine mechanic, until he retired. After retirement, he helped on his daughter’s aquaponic farm in Christmas, Fla., creating new aquaponic systems.

Bob is survived by four children: Bobetta (Jr) Bailey of Vero Beach, Fla., Joetta Monn, of Jamestown, N.Y., Diane (Richard) Kann of Christmas, Fla., and Robert (Candy) Gibbs of Malabar, Fla.; 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He also leaves his beloved dog, Mickey, a faithful companion for 11 years.

Bob was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Lynn Gibbs’ and by his beloved wife, Dianna.

Family was always the most important thing in Bob’s life and he will be dearly missed by all. He enjoyed informal family gatherings and spending time with family and close friends.

The family will celebrate his life with a private service. For further information, contact Diane (daughter) at 407-512- 2004.