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Danny Murel Gibbs

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Danny Murel Gibbs of Landmark and Ico communities Arkansas, passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, at Hospice Homecare on Bowman Rd. as a result of Parkinson complications, after a two month illness. Danny was born to Ava Schultz Gibbs and Erman Gibbs, January 25, 1944, in Conway. He is survived by his only sibling, Sharon Bone. He grew up in the Holland community, moved into Conway with his family in his teen years, graduated there and attended Central Baptist College, then married Charlotte Bennett June 12, 1965. He began a lifelong career in sales, first at Otasco, and then with Montgomery Ward, about which he would say "He opened the store and closed it with his retirement". His love of people brought him much success in his work. He served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War. Danny was a Christian, baptized at age 13, at Holland Baptist Church. Then he became an active member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church on Arch St. He loved to sing in his quartet and choir; he was a Mason; he loved to be busy as a handyman; loved fishing and the outdoors, traveling was a hobby, and reminiscing about the past. He adored his grandkids and having them come visit. He loved to brag about them to all who would listen. He loved his family, spending time watching Razorback games and having family meals. Danny was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Leroy Hazel. He is survived by his wife; his sister; a daughter, Amy (Dean) Dancer, and her children, Garrett and Sarah-Catherine Reed; a son, Christopher (Julie) Gibbs, and his daughters; Claire, Caroline, and Savvy; other surviving relatives are his brother-in-law, Don Bone; sisters-in-law, Sandra (Lindsey) Tipton, Brenda (Danny) McGinley, Sheila (Otto) Schmeckenbecker, and Judy (Jimmy) Morton. Other immediate beloved family members include, Marty, Kristi, Kelsey, Stephanie, Scarlett, Shannon, Michael, John Mark, Sarah, Jason, Arty, Paul, Jennifer and Russell. Funeral service will be held at Landmark Missionary Baptist, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Church. Burial at Landmark Cemetery after the service. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

Published November 27, 2017

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