Wilburn R. Gibbs

Wilburn R. Gibbs, 87, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born on Sept. 12, 1932, in Jonesboro, the son of Arthur Elijah and Fannie Day Gibbs. 

He married Betty June Landis on Oct. 6, 1951, in Jonesboro. She preceded him in death on Jan. 20, 2014.

Mr. Gibbs is survived by his three daughters, Diane L. (Gene) Eulinger of California, Mo., Debra L. (Ronnie) Mays of Anna and Sandra F. (Jason) Partridge of Cobden; five grandchildren, Ira Brown, Ronnie Lynn Jr. (Sheena) Mays, Crystal (Chris) Houseman, Timothy (Nikki) Mays, Jacob (Jennifer) Partridge; 13 great-grandchildren, Asa Brown, Archer Brown, Astin Brown and August Brown, Kahlan Mays, Ryan Houseman, Eli Houseman, Milo Houseman, Ender Mays, Belle Mays, Adley Partridge, Kadie Brown, Aya Brown; other relatives and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty June Gibbs; a grandson, Aaron Brown; siblings Elijah, Luther, Jesse, Carl and Walter Gibbs, Emma Baggott, Myrtle Brooks and an infant sister, Lula Gibbs. 

Mr. Gibbs was a member of the Reynoldsville Southern Missionary Baptist Church. He served as deacon, treasurer and taught Sunday School for many years. 

He owned and operated Wilburn R. Gibbs Real Estate until recent years. He served as a Union County commissioner. He loved fishing, spending time with all his grandchildren and playing music. 

Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with Pastor Jacob Swain officiating. Interment was in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Upward Basketball and Cheerleading program at Anna Heights Baptist Church or the donor’s choice. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.