1936
Napoleon
2012
Napoleon "Poley" Bonaphart Gibbs,
March 19, 1936 — May 17, 2012
Mr. Napoleon “Poley” B. Gibbs, Jr., 76 of Lake City passed away to be with his Heavenly Father at the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City on Thursday, May 17, 2012. Poley was born March 19, 1936 in Claxton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Millie, Mamie, Ella, Liz and also by his brothers, Lamar and Charles. Poley lived many places as a youth; Wellborn, FL, Lake Okeechobee, FL and Vidalia, GA before moving to Lake City around 1950. He worked for many years with Columbia Oil Co., Rountree-Moore Ford and Sunshine Hardware of Lake City. Poley’s favorite activities were fishing and sharing time with his many friends. He dearly loved being on the water, especially the Suwannee River. The times he spent with his numerous friends and family on the water, were some of the best times of his life. His cheerfulness and quick to laugh personality endeared him to all.
Poley is survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 47 years, in which only his passing could separate them from one another. He is also survived by his daughters, Linda Adleman, Alachua, Fl, Sue King, Alachua, FL, Lois Kleinberg, Mt Dora, FL, Shari Secchi, Melbourne, FL, Polly Johnson, Palm Bay, FL, his sons, Napoleon (Cecilia) Gibbs, III, Middleburg, FL and Danny (Barbara) Witt, Lake City and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Poley was a kind and wonderful man, respected by all who knew him. He was genuine and sincere and a friend to many. He lived a gentlemanly life and respected other people and trusted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Poley’s handshake and his word could be counted on, like his friendship. Our family is so thankful for all the kindness and consideration by so many throughout the years of his life.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Guerry Funeral Home with his son, N.B. “Bo” Gibbs, III officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00 am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Haven Hospice at 6037 W US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32025.
Poley is survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 47 years, in which only his passing could separate them from one another. He is also survived by his daughters, Linda Adleman, Alachua, Fl, Sue King, Alachua, FL, Lois Kleinberg, Mt Dora, FL, Shari Secchi, Melbourne, FL, Polly Johnson, Palm Bay, FL, his sons, Napoleon (Cecilia) Gibbs, III, Middleburg, FL and Danny (Barbara) Witt, Lake City and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Poley was a kind and wonderful man, respected by all who knew him. He was genuine and sincere and a friend to many. He lived a gentlemanly life and respected other people and trusted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Poley’s handshake and his word could be counted on, like his friendship. Our family is so thankful for all the kindness and consideration by so many throughout the years of his life.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Guerry Funeral Home with his son, N.B. “Bo” Gibbs, III officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00 am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Haven Hospice at 6037 W US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32025.
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