MANNING – Larry Elvin Gibbons Sr., 80, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at his home.
Born October 27, 1929, in Turbeville, he was the son of the late Reuben Blease and Annie Rae Dennis Gibbons. At birth he was adopted by his grandparents, the late Effie and Charlie Gibbons. He was a graduate of East Clarendon High School. He was a member of The First Baptist Church of Turbeville. Throughout his life he had numerous careers, to include for the past 20 to 25 years being owner and operator of several restaurants in the area, Hancock’s of Kingstree, The Manning Restaurant, and most recently for the past eighteen years, the Chat-N-Chew in Turbeville. He loved Turbeville, and worked for the betterment of the community. He diligently served on the Turbeville Town Council from 1990 to 2006. He was an avid supporter of our local law enforcement. He was formerly married to the late Helen Morris Gibbons.
Survivors include his daughter, Angie Gibbons of Manning; four sisters, Bobbie Jean Strange of Columbia, Myrna Griggs of Hartsville, Lois Ann Hardy of Alcolu, and Elvera McCue of Kingsport, Tennessee; a brother, Denny Gibbons of Columbia; former daughter-in-law, Christi Breithaupt; three grandchildren, Chelsi, Madison, and Colby Gibbons; a great granddaughter, Lilah Claire Barnes of Dallas, TX; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Elvin “Chuck” Gibbons Jr.; and a grandson, Chuckie Gibbons.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26th, 2010, in the Turbeville First Baptist Church, with the Revs. Murray Gibbons, Pat Goodwin and Billy Griffith officiating.
The family would like to especially thank Dr. Kate Smith and her staff, as well as Winyah Community Hospice of Sumter. A very special thank you to an angel of a nurse, BeeBe Coker, Brenda Young and Rev. Billy Griffin. They cared for Daddy as if he were their own.
Memorials may be made to New Zion United Methodist Church, Todd Morris Fund, 7032 Salem Road, New Zion, SC 29111.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements. (803) 435-2179
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CONDOLENCES
Angie, I just learned that Elvin passed away. I am so sorry. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Donna Ward
Dear "Miss Angie",
So sorry to hear about Mr. Gibbons. Loved going to the ChatnChew and enjoying his company during baseball season! You will be in my prayers.
Always,
"Eppie" Mills Adams
From: Eppie Mills Adams
Angie and family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please don't hesitate to call on us if there is anything we can do. Heaven is a little brighter today and he will surely be missed. Will keep you in my prayers in the coming days. We love you! Billy, Debbie, Ashley & Matt Ardis
From: Debbie Ardis
Larry was our first real friend when we relocated to SC from NY. He took us under his wing and was a perfect gentleman and friend to us when we had no friends, family or contacts in 1999. He found us our house in Sardinia and even co-signed for our FTC account when our credit was shot. When we bought our house he repaired the window on our side door and cut his hand. When my Father died in 2002 he filled our house with food. He was all that Southern Hospitality is supposed to be and never let us down. My wife works at CMH and saw him from time to time after he sold the Chat-N-Chew which was never the same without him. Clarendon County has lost a wonderful man and loyal son. Heaven is surely rejoicing at his arrival. We who are left to carry on would do well to look to his example as a guide for how to live a good and vital life. -Chip
From: Chip & Marsha Nelson, Sardinia/Gable, SC
Angie and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frances Hill
From: Frances Hill
Angie,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mellie
From: Mellie Patterson
Angie...we were so sorry to hear of your loss....Mr. Gibbons was a special person..We will always remember the good times he had with "our" brother Bill... Heaven now had 2 to keep them busy....Jackie and Cathy Cutter
From: jackie and cathy cutter
Dear Angie: I was so saddened to learn that Larry was no longer with us. He was such a big part of the Town of Turbeville and the surrounding communities. Everybody knew and respected him. We will miss him in the days to come but will always have such fond memories of Larry.
From: Annelle G Powell
Dear Angie,
I am so sorry about the death of your Father. I have been out of the state for two weeks and just returned. I am so sorry I was not here at the time of his funeral. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Katherine McClam
From: Katherine McClam
Angie,
You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers. I know you will miss your Daddy but know that he is in a good place. It had been awhile since I had seen your Dad but I have some really wonderful memories of him. Know that we are thinking of you.
