James Mack Gibbs

GIBBS SUMMERDALE, ALABAMA James Mack Gibbs, 67, passed away December 18th 2018 at his home in Summerdale, Alabama.  Mack was born December 27, 1950 in Cleveland Alabama.  He graduated from Gardendale High School in 1969.  He served in the US Air Force from 1970 – 1974.  Mack graduated from Texas State University with a degree in agri-business.  He was a small business owner who reflected an entrepreneurial spirit with an emphasis on helping others achieve their financial goals.  He dedicated his life to helping and serving others. Mack was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, but above all else he was a lifelong follower of his redeemer, Jesus Christ.  He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Silverhill, Alabama and served as a lay pastor and prayer leader in his congregation. Mack was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Victoria Faust Gibbs and his father, James Ellis Gibbs.  He is survived by his wife, Linda Hinsley Gibbs of Summerdale, Alabama; three sons:  Jeremy Gibbs (Julia) of Coral Springs, FL; James Brandon Gibbs (Jana) of Morristown, TN; James Austin Gibbs of Summerdale, AL; sister Jamie Lou Palmer of Morro Bay, CA; brother Turner Gibbs of Florence, AL and David Gibbs of San Antonio, TX, and five grandchildren. In celebration of his being called home by his heavenly Father, a service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Silverhill, Alabama.  Visitation will take place on Saturday, December 22 at 9:30 a.m. with the funeral service following at 10:30 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Pine Rest Cemetery in Foley, AL. at 3:30pm. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 2551 SOUTH MCKENZIE ST. FOLEY, AL 36535 251-943-2391 www.wolfefuneralhomes.com