Willie Gibbs,

Jr.

Mr. Willie Gibbs, Jr., was born to the Willie Gibbs, Sr., and Ethel Jane Gibbs on December 25, 1931, in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia.

On December 4, 2023, Mr. Willie Gibbs Jr., entered into eternal rest. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alma Ruth Sims Gibbs; his son Byron Walker; his daughters, Sandra Walker, and Tracy Gibbs; his grandson, Eddie Thomas; his sister, Pearl Coleman; his brothers, James Gibbs, Sr., and Curtis Gibbs; his stepdaughter, Deborah Pyron Bohannon, and his stepsons, Bobby Pyron, and Christopher Fletcher.

He joined the Army in 1951 where he served collectively for 28 years. Sergeant First Class Willie Gibbs, Jr., was a decorated Army Veteran, who earned multiple medals including three Bronze Stars, a Combat Infantryman Badge, and National Defense Service Medal.

He was a member of the VFW Post 8480 and attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for many years. After retirement from the military, Mr. Gibbs was employed by Osmose and Bank of America in Griffin, Georgia. For many years, Mr. Gibbs was a faithful member at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia.

Mr. Gibbs enjoyed learning about and working on cars over the years, doing research on his computer with YouTube and connecting with others on Facebook. He had a great interest in African culture, history, and identification. His love for Africa led him to a pilgrimage in November 2016 to Ghana where he celebrated his roots. He loved spending time with family and friends and was always ready to share his knowledge and a story or two about life.

He is survived by God-Daughter June Henley (John); Stepdaughters Kim Tiggler Coggins (Tony); Erica Tiggler Edgerson (Ron); Grandchildren Ronecesia Shantrell Jackson; Byron Lamar Walker; Autumn Hudson (Freddie) and Nicolas Edgerson; Great grandchildren Kendis Etheridge, Sharya Trice, Eden and Liam Hudson; brother Eddie Floyd Gibbs; sister Lily Gibbs; Brother in law, Henry Lee Sims and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He also leaves behind his beloved fur baby, Coco.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens with Military Honors/21 Gun Salute. pastor Joseph Driver is the Eulogist. A special thanks to Pastor Gerod D. Duff, and Apostle Mamie Smith.

"We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services". Burden's Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit our website at www.burdensfuneralhome.net or call 678-603-1666.