Pastor Gregory I. Gibbs, Sr.

To access the YouTube livestream of the service, kindly follow the provided link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmKAw0b61qQ Reverend Gregory Gibbs, Sr. was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, faithful pastor, and friend to many. He will be remembered as the preacher's preacher because of his wisdom and extensive biblical knowledge. His community service was quiet but plentiful, and he touched many lives with his many talents and gifts. As a dedicated Deputy Sheriff for 37 years, Rev. Gibbs was known throughout the community for his decades of service in law enforcement, including as a School Resource Officer and the D.A.R.E. and B.A.D.G.E. programs. At Barnett Park, he played his saxophone for relaxation, not realizing how many were blessed by the melodic sounds of hymns and other music, many times drawing people to Jesus Christ. Reverend Gibbs grew up in the Little Rock Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. W. C. Mitchell, and he later joined Abyssinia Missionary Baptist under the leadership of Rev. B.L. Wynn before moving to Orlando, where he joined and was ordained at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist under the leadership of Rev. J.F. Hargrett. Reverend Gibbs had a lifelong devotion to ministry, teaching Christian Education, and faithfulness. He only taught book, chapter, and verse, and was devoted to the words of the Almighty God. In his final days, he continued to serve others as a pastor by offering prayer, guidance, and compassion to anyone in need. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Mae Rushing Gibbs (Baker); Father, Robert Fagan; Stepfather, Major Baker; grandmother, Renalda Miller Rushing (Jenkins); Brothers, Arthur Gibbs, Kevin Baker; and Carl O’Neal. He is survived by his devoted wife, Alberta Lynn Gibbs (Jackson); daughter, Gianna L. Gibbs; son, Gregory I. Gibbs, Jr.; a loving sister, Cynthia Gibbs; siblings: Sandra Fagan, Robert Fagan Jr, Robin Bell (Milford), Loretta Roundtree-Bennett, and Lovell Binion; nephews: Jason Gibbs and Jarvis Baker; and niece, Tara Bacote (LaMorris); cousin, Retha Rushing (Outlaw); five granddaughters, Janelle, Jasmine, Johanna, Gabrielle, and Gabriella McCallum; and special in-laws and cousins. In addition, he was embraced by his church family at Macedonia M.B.C., New Central Association (NCA), Ribault Classmates of 1975, his law enforcement brothers and sisters, and countless

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Pastor Gregory I. Gibbs, Sr.

October 21, 1957 - August 30, 2025