John Gibbs, 85 of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday January 15, at home with his family by
his side.
He was born in Danville, IN to Dr. Joseph and Gladys Kellams Gibbs. He graduated from
Danville High School in 1955 and from Wabash College in 1963, where he was in Beta Theta Pi
fraternity. John was a longtime member of St. John's Episcopal Church.
John worked for RR Donnelly & Sons until his retirement. After retirement, he spent time driving
kidney dialysis patients to appointments and volunteered with Meals on Wheels. He loved the
outdoors and nature, downhill skiing, camping, boating, motorcycle trips throughout the USA
and bicycling the Hilly Hundred in blue jeans. He also shared a tree-trimming side business to
support his downhill skiing trips.
John was a gentle soul and led a persistently active lifestyle. He was a beloved and loyal friend.
He is survived by his children; Mike (Leigh Anne) Gibbs, Matt (Jennifer) Gibbs, and Cynthia
Summers; Grandchildren Michael, Joseph, Max, and Andy Gibbs and Aaron and Cléa Summers;
and his former wife, Susie Gibbs.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Carrie Jo Gibbs.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 30th at St. Johns Episcopal Church.