George Edward Gibbs, known as Sonny to his family and friends, passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends. He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend to many.

Sonny was born on August 5, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri to Louise Alta and George Allen Gibbs. He was generous and would offer a helping hand to those in need.

Sonny graduated from Lee's Summit High School in Lee's Summit, Missouri in 1964 and enlisted in the United States Navy at this time. Sonny served active duty from 1964 to 1967 and was an E-4 Petty Officer stationed to the USS Howard W. Gilmore as his last assignment.  During his enlistment, Sonny earned the National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged from the United States Naval Reserves in 1970.

After the Navy, Sonny followed his step father's footsteps by going to work at the Armco steel plant in Kansas City, Missouri.   His career started by sweeping the floors, to making nails, to melting the steel, and finished as a crane operator.  He retired from the then GST in 2001.

Sonny married Billie Jo Hancock on December 30, 1983 in Warrensburg, Missouri.  They celebrated 40 loving years together.

Sonny enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids to teach them life lessons and to be self-sufficient.  He took the kids fishing or he worked with them in the garage on their vehicles.  There was always a story he would share with them. After retirement, Sonny and Billie Jo traveled the United States delivering travel trailers.

Sonny was proceeded in death by his mother, Louise Alta Carter, his father, George Allen Gibbs, his step-father, Dewey Lee Carter, his sister, Karen Griffith (Tom), his son, David Lee Gibbs, and his daughter, Tina Lynn Eubanks.

He was survived by his wife, Billie Jo Gibbs, of the home, his children, Christy Ann Hancock, Joy Lynn Baker (Shane), Emily Jeanette Clark (Don), Paula Lea Luallen, Judy Louise Lamb (John), and Angela Rainwater Wade, his sisters, Donna Norris (Russ) and Sheila Carter.  His grandchildren,Dustin Patrick Gene Metcalf, Douglas Andrew Baker (Adie), Bethany Grace Clark (Greg), Brenon Matthew Metcalf, Ryan Eugene Baker (Sequoya), Addie Rose Clark, Audrey Renea Lawson, Spencer Thomas Lamb (Serena), and Charlene Marie Robison (Cody).  There were 7 great grandchildren, 4 great nephews, and 2 great nieces.

Sonny chose to be cremated with his ashes spread in Estes Park by his family.  No services will be held.

Billie Jo has requested that no flowers or cards be sent.