Doodle was born on August 21, 1936, in Tulip, Texas, the son of Charlie Shufford "Shuff" Gibbs and Rena Mae Eskue Gibbs. He graduated from North Fannin High School in Ivanhoe, Texas. Doodle went to Auctioneer school after high school. He was an Auctioneer for 45 years. He married on June 22, 1956, in Corinth, Texas. Doodle and Jan had a collaborative and caring relationship. It was based on mutual support and a deep love for each other. Together they raised two wonderful children. They were together for 63 years before his passing. Doodle was a member of the Duplex Baptist church. He was a person of faith and lived life serving others. Doodle was an inspiration to all who knew him. There was nothing he liked better than an interesting conversation with a good (or new) friend. He could have an engaging conversation with anyone. It was often said that there wasn't a stranger that Doodle didn't know-or a smile kept to oneself. He was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with family and friends. His indomitable spirit encouraged his family and friends to persist in the face of many struggles. He was a pillar and mentor of the community. Doodle's children and grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life. The legacy of Doodle's kind spirit, faith in God, and zest for life will live on through them. Doodle is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Mary Kae Gibbs Chaffin, brother, Floyd Ray Gibbs, and sisters, Phyllis Dean Gibbs Russell and Rita Lou Gibbs McRae.
Doodle is survived by his wife, son and wife, son-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Wise Funeral Home Chapel.
Doodle was born on August 21, 1936, in Tulip, Texas, the son of Charlie Shufford "Shuff" Gibbs and Rena Mae Eskue Gibbs. He graduated from North Fannin High School in Ivanhoe, Texas. Doodle went to Auctioneer school after high school. He was an Auctioneer for 45 years. He married on June 22, 1956, in Corinth, Texas. Doodle and Jan had a collaborative and caring relationship. It was based on mutual support and a deep love for each other. Together they raised two wonderful children. They were together for 63 years before his passing. Doodle was a member of the Duplex Baptist church. He was a person of faith and lived life serving others. Doodle was an inspiration to all who knew him. There was nothing he liked better than an interesting conversation with a good (or new) friend. He could have an engaging conversation with anyone. It was often said that there wasn't a stranger that Doodle didn't know-or a smile kept to oneself. He was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with family and friends. His indomitable spirit encouraged his family and friends to persist in the face of many struggles. He was a pillar and mentor of the community. Doodle's children and grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life. The legacy of Doodle's kind spirit, faith in God, and zest for life will live on through them. Doodle is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Mary Kae Gibbs Chaffin, brother, Floyd Ray Gibbs, and sisters, Phyllis Dean Gibbs Russell and Rita Lou Gibbs McRae.
Doodle is survived by his wife, son and wife, son-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Wise Funeral Home Chapel.
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