William Thomas Gibbs, 66

GEORGETOWN - William Thomas Gibbs, of Georgetown, was born May 21, 1943, in Lake Landing, N.C. William went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at the age of 66. Born to the late Sophia and Melton, William grew up in Lake Landing, N.C. until the family moved to Delaware. He attended Delaware public schools including William C. Jason High School in Georgetown, and later earned his high School diploma from James H. Groves High School. William continued his education by earning an associates degree from Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, as well as completing 90 credits of theological studies at Alpha Bible Institute, Jamaica, N.Y. He served in the U.S. regular Army in Ft. Buchanan, Panama during the Vietnam Era. He also served nearly 14 years in the Delaware Army National Guard as a Combat Medic before being honorably discharged. Holding various jobs while growing up, William's most recent employment included working at Dupont, Seaford, until retiring in 1991. William also worked as an administrative assistant for Booker Street Church of God and as a bus driver for Easter Seals of Maryland and Delaware. As an active member of the Booker Street Church of God, Georgetown, William served the Lord as past President of the Men's Fellowship, member of the usher board, assistant Superintendent of Sunday school, substitute Sunday school teacher, former Finance Director , and former trustee. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Lee Gibbs of Georgetown, and Annie Evans of Ellendale; and one brother, Golden Lee Gibbs of Harbeson. He leaves to mourn his memories his wife of 21 years, Lutisha Gibbs of Georgetown; six children, Michelle (Elijah) Drummond of Seaford, Roy Roberts, Jr. (Toya) and Terrence Roberts (Lynette) both of Bridgeville, Raphael Roberts ( Vonshell) of Seaford, CPT Poquita Gibbs of Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., and Philana (Tobias) Mullen of Dover. William also leaves to cherish his memory, one sister, Hattie Durogene of Ellendale; one brother, Johnny Gibbs (Joann) of Georgetown; two sisters-in-law, Inez Barnes and Rosemary Pinkett of Federalsburg, Md.; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Grace U. M. Church, Georgetown, where friends may call on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and two hours prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro. Arrangements are being handled by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Seaford. Letters of condolences may be sent and guest book may be signed at www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com.