Gary Michael Gibbs, 80, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Deaconess Henderson Hospital.

Born in Evansville, Indiana, on June 29, 1944, he was the son of the late Robert Kenneth Gibbs and Cleo Aboumrad Gibbs.  Gary was a high school graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Evansville, and a law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School.  Gary was also a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War and attended the Summer Seminar at The Hague Academy of International Law in the Netherlands.

Upon returning to Henderson, Gary dedicated more than 50 years to practicing law in the community. He began his career at West, Bryant and Ternes (and later West, Gibbs and Overfield) before establishing his own law practice as a sole practitioner.

Gary enjoyed flower gardening, traveling to Hilton Head Island, snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, and cheering on University of Kentucky basketball.  He was known for his wit and charm, often entertaining family, friends, colleagues, and clients with humorous speeches, magic tricks, roasts, and skits.

In his earlier years, Gary was active in the local community through the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and played a key role in bringing the Junior Pro Basketball League to Henderson.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his brother, Roland "Nick" Gibbs.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Anne K. Gibbs; one son, Andrew M. Gibbs (Marsha) of Henderson, Kentucky; one sister, Susan Gibbs Bryant (Bill) of Henderson, Kentucky; one granddaughter, Lauren E. Gibbs of Henderson, Kentucky; one aunt, Ellee Aboumrad of Fleming Island, Florida; and one niece, Nora Bryant Veblen (Jacob) of Lexington, Kentucky; and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.

A private family graveside service will be at Fernwood Cemetery with full military rites performed by American Legion Worsham Post No. 40.

Contributions may be made to a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.