THOMAS PAUL GIBBS, 70, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 9:02 am, Friday, November 21, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late Jesse C. and Evelyn L. (nee VanDerHeyden) Gibbs on September 9, 1955 in Chester, Illinois.
Tom married Kristie Homan on June 13, 1992 in Ellis Grove, Illinois; she survives.
He had worked as a site technician for Randolph County Lake in Chester until his retirement.
Tom was a member of First Baptist Church in Chester. He enjoyed fishing, baseball and playing cards. He loved to be outside tending to his yard and hiking but he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren most.
Survivors:
Wife:
Kristie Gibbs Ellis Grove, IL
6 Children:
Ryan (Crystal) Gibbs Chester, IL
Lucas (Kelsee) Gibbs Walsh, IL
Alyssa (Trever) Brant Ellis Grove, IL
Michaela (Vinnie) Marco Grandview, MO
Daniel Gibbs Champaign, IL
Jessica Gibbs Ellis Grove, IL
11 Grandchildren:
Hayden Gibbs, Kaiden Batson, Seth Gibbs, Maverick Brant, Gideon Marco, Guinevere Gibbs, Xander Brant, Gabriana Marco, Evelyn Gibbs, Ace Brant and Matthias Marco
9 Siblings:
Helen Sasson Bellevue, NE
Vincent (Donna) Gibbs Fults, IL
Donald (Patty) Gibbs Peru, IN
Donna (Roger) Cowan Chester, IL
Allen (Linda) Gibbs Chester, IL
Dennis Gibbs Clearwater, FL
Brenda (Richard) McVicar Marion, IL
Cindy (Larry) Eggemeyer Chester, IL
Mark (Debbie) Gibbs Chester, IL
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents
Funeral Service:
12:00 pm, Monday, November 24, 2025
First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Dr. Mike Fogerson
Visitation:
Monday – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois
Memorials:
To the Family
First Baptist Church, Chester, IL
First Baptist Church, Chester, IL
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