Obituary for Tony Ray Gibbs

TONY RAY GIBBS

Tony Ray Gibbs, age 61, of Metamora, died late Wednesday night October 27, 2021 at his residence in Metamora, Indiana following a battle with cancer.

Born June 23, 1960, in Connersville, he was one of nine children born to the late Bob and Bessie Gibbs. On July 30, 1984, he was united in marriage to the former Donna Hackney, and she survives.

Tony attended the Brookville Church of Christ where he was recently baptized. In his leisure tim,e he enjoyed playing golf, mowing grass and visiting with family and friends.

Besides Donna, his loving wife of more than 37 years, survivors include three children, Daniel Gibbs of Metamora, Sherri Gibbs of Ft. Wayne and Walter (Mary) Privett of Metamora; two grandchildren; eight siblings, Fred (Jane) Gibbs of Killeen, Texas, Robert (Karen) Gibbs of Metamora, Lester Gibbs of Greensburg, Barbara (Vernon) Metcalf of Brookville, Jeanette Werner of Greensburg, Randy Gibbs of Greensburg, Wayne (Leann) Gibbs of Batesville, and Teresa Gibbs of Osgood.

In keeping with Tony’s wishes there will be no public services. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. 

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gibbs family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.