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Alton Thomas Gibbs, Jr.
July 5, 1949 ~ September 20, 2016 (age 67) 67 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Sheri Dailey
October 16, 2016 10:57 PM
Many prayers for the family and friends of Jr. Known him and family since I was a wee little one. God bless you all.
A candle was lit by Sheri Hutson
on October 16, 2016 10:54 PM
A candle was lit by Diana and Terry Woodward
on September 26, 2016 9:05 AM
Message from Kathy Beisner
September 26, 2016 7:02 AM
I have worked with JR for 23 years at USDA. He always liked to stop by my office to talk about Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and crabbing. He will be missed by everyone. Prayers to all his friends and family.
An A GARDEN PATH was sent on September 25, 2016
Rest In Peace JR! We Love You Andrea, Brian, Family & Friends! Jeff & Whitney Gray
Message from David Snyder
September 25, 2016 3:37 PM
I had the pleasure of knowing Alton for quite a few years. We met thru his work at USDA and I'm honored to say we became good friends. Monthly I looked forward to his trek out to Western Maryland to view the progress on our projects and to have the occasion to go out for an evening meal and enjoy a conversation. Even when I didn't have a project that he was involved in we still made the time to visit. Our time talking was something I will forever remember. He was such a kind heart and someone I was truly blessed to be able to say he was my friend. I will miss him as I know everyone who knows him will. My hope and prayer is that he is now inspecting in a much greater place and that we will meet again one day. Please accept my most sincere condolences at this time. Unfortunately I will not be able to be there in person but know that I will forever remember Jr in my heart.
Message from Deb Golden
September 25, 2016 12:34 PM
JR was an important part of my life for the last 22 years. We shared many memories together from our daughter's weddings to the births of our grandchildren. We traveled on many vacations together and had a lot of great times. He always treated my daughter and grandchildren as if they were his own. My family all embraced him and loved him as their own. We all loved him and will miss him.
Message from Robert and Linda Davis
September 25, 2016 10:16 AM
JR became part of our extended family when our son Dave married Jessica. We shared many social and family times with him and his camera. He opened his heart to our grandchildren and became " Junior Pop". Our family will miss him but he will remain in our hearts. To JR's family, our sincere sympathy during your time of sorrow.
Message from Jessica, David, Rhett and Brooklyn Davis
September 25, 2016 8:19 AM
JR was a kind, loving and friendly man who was a friend to everyone. He never met a stranger. Everywhere we would go, whether it be a restaurant, the store, the fair, he would always run into someone he knew. Some people called him JR, others referred to him as Junior and to my kids he was known as Junior Pop. He has been a very special part of our lives for the last 22 years as a father to my husband and I and more importantly as a grandfather to my children. We have made many special memories with Junior Pop throughout the years. He was outside the delivery room when I gave birth to my children and from that moment on they adored him. Rhett and Brooklyn loved their Junior Pop and the time they spent with him. He attended their soccer and basketball games and of course captured all of their memories in photos. Being they were both guys, Rhett and Junior Pop had a special bond and were buddies from the start. They rode tractors and 4 wheelers, went crabbing and played in the dirt. Everyone knew that JR could build anything and fix everything. He had an eye for detail and was a perfectionist. He had many talents. Junior Pop and Rhett spent hours building his pinewood derby car each year for cub scouts. They were most proud of the police car Junior Pop designed that won "Best Craftsmanship". As a family, we made many memories over the holidays, birthday celebrations, Sunday dinners and a few Florida Vacations together. Some of our best memories were made at the Delaware State Fair. Junior Pop was one of the only people, who like us, loved hanging at the state fair everyday. If you ever needed to find Junior Pop the last 10 days of July, he could be found walking around the fair and socializing with friends he had not seen in awhile. Junior Pop was loved by all. He will be greatly missed and will live on forever in our hearts and memories.
Message from Wayne and Debbie Crowe
September 25, 2016 12:08 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with JR's family at this difficult time. JR was our neighbor and close friend. We saw him almost everyday. He always greeted us with a smile. He was always there to help and guide us with home projects and our family spent many good times with him at his home and ours. We will miss him very, very much, but we will always cherish the times we spent together. We are so happy to have known this kind, sweet man.
A candle was lit by Wayne and Debbie Crowe
on September 24, 2016 11:55 PM
Message from Bobby & Joan Golden
September 24, 2016 10:46 AM
JR as we knew him was friend and often shared our lives with friendship, help and support. We will remember him and his kindness and by his photos of us and our family. It was difficult seeing him in his suffering for so long. May he receive his reward of pain free peace. You will be missed.
Message from Lois Ann Hutson
September 23, 2016 7:15 PM
Prayers for the entire family, Juniors family and mine were neighbors growing up. I have many fond memories, his sister Mary and I were good friends. Junior will be missed, in adulthood whenever we ran into each other he would always ask about my brothers and sisters, truly a nice person.
Message from Roberta Adams
September 23, 2016 12:43 PM
I was so sorry to hear of Jr's passing. I worked with him at USDA RD prior to my retirement. Jr. was always professional and quick to share his vast knowledge of all things regarding construction. May God reward him for all his good deeds and console family and friends at this most difficult time.
Message from Karen Gibson
September 23, 2016 11:07 AM
Rest in peace dear Jr. Was a pleasure meeting you as we both took place in my sister's wedding. To the family, may God thru his son Jesus Christ,comfort you and give you the strength to endure during this time of sorrow.
Message from Brooke Lloyd
September 23, 2016 9:47 AM
I have known Uncle Jr. for a long time and he has always treated me and my family great, I remember he use to come to some of my basketball games at Dover High and take pictures of me in the game. He was just an awesome person. I am glad his body is resting now and he is in no more pain. Rest in Peace Uncle Jr.. You will be missed!
Message from jeffrey iverson
September 23, 2016 10:40 AM
I have known Jr. for many years . Jr was a friend to many, including myself. I have worked with Jr. on many building projects over the past 35 years or so including his new house he just completed . Jr. was the most detail oriented person i have ever met ,if he did the work it was perfect . I have nothing but good memories of Jr. and he will be missed by many .Love and Prayers from the Iverson Family
Jeff and Linda
Jeff and Linda
Message from Mark Yoder
September 23, 2016 8:25 AM
I am sorry for your loss. It has been a pleasure getting to know Alton through his many visits to Allegany County. He was a friend. Mark Yoder Allegany County Utilities
Message from Jim and Chris Knotts
September 23, 2016 6:07 AM
Our prayers go out to the family. Our thoughts are with his daughter, Andrea.
Message from Linda Smith
September 22, 2016 9:35 PM
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Father, Andrea. You and your family will be in my prayers. I am so glad you got to spend some time with him this summer. This will be a hard time, but you are strong and will pull though it!
A candle was lit by Linda Smith
on September 22, 2016 9:32 PM
Message from Peg Ellingsworth
September 22, 2016 9:29 PM
Sincerest condolences.
A candle was lit by Mr.& Mrs.Joseph L Clark 2nd
on September 22, 2016 8:09 PM
A candle was lit by Susan Stock
on September 22, 2016 7:50 PM
Message from Cindy Golden
September 22, 2016 7:45 PM
Jr was part of the Golden Family for many years. He was family to us and celebrated bar b-q and holiday functions with us. I remember how much he loved taking photo's of everyone. He became junior pop to Rhett and Brooklyn and like an Uncle to my boys Logan and Steffan. He was a little man with a big heart who touched all of our hearts and will never be forgotten.
Message from Lance Brady
September 22, 2016 6:34 PM
Hello, and prayers from me for JR and all family and friends. I worked with JR in the mid and late 90's. He was always quick with a funny quip at the same time he would be zeroing in on every construction detail that needed to be addressed. He had an amazing eye for the details of anything being built. But anyone reading this no doubt knows that. Condolences, God Bless.
A candle was lit by Pat DeFord
on September 22, 2016 5:23 PM
A candle was lit by Joanne M. Deiter
on September 22, 2016 3:54 PM
Message from H. James Loescher
September 22, 2016 3:52 PM
I worked with Jr when he first got out of the service at UL Harman's in Marydel and have had the pleasure of seeing him as an inspector for RD on many of our developments. His attention to detail was always appreciated by the lenders if not the contractors! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
A candle was lit by H. James Loescher
on September 22, 2016 3:46 PM
Message from Emily Lanter
September 22, 2016 3:17 PM
Prayers for your family, worked with JR for over years. He will be sadly missed.
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