William “Bill” H. Gibbs

William “Bill” H. Gibbs, 101, of Hickory NC, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Born on December 14, 1918, he was the son of the late Wade and Lillie Gibbs. Bill was an Army Medic and served his country honorably during WWII. He was a 20+ year member of the Morganton Kiwanis Club. Bill was a fun, loving and very outgoing character who enjoyed bowling and dancing, especially at his annual birthday party.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sue Ann Gibbs; daughters, Susan Gibbs Lail and husband, Gary, Mary Gibbs and partner Michael Nicholas; grandchildren, Bridget Siler, Matthew Lail; brother, Herbert Gibbs.

In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his first wife, Polly Garrison Gibbs; brothers, Wade, Joe, and Charles Gibbs; sister, Louise Lapin.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, November 13, 2020 at Burke Memorial Park with the Rev. Paul Christy and Pastor Troy Howard officiating.  

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.