Thomas Ray Gibbs , 79, Roan Mountain, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at his residence. A native of Avery County, North Carolina, he had lived his entire life in Roan Mountain. He was a son of the late Thomas Avery & Edith Roberts Gibbs. He was a 1961 graduate of Cloudland High School. He was a machinest . He was formerly employed at General Machine & Tool of Elizabethton and US Textile of Newland, North Carolina. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Wayne and James Gibbs. He was a member of Roan Mountain Holiness Church. He loved to mow yards, photography and sit on the porch smoking cigars.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years: Mary Thomas Gibbs. Two Sons: Jake Gibbs, Roan Mountain and Jesse (Katie) Gibbs, Savannah, Georgia. Two Daughters: Julia Gibbs and Jennifer Gibbs both of Roan Mountain. Two Granddaughters: Kourtney and Keiri Benfield both of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, One Grandson: Grey Gibbs, Hampton, Tenn.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2023 in the Roan Mountain Holiness Church with Pastor Don Julian officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church prior to the service. There will not be a graveside service. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, Tenn. 38105-9959. Condolences may be sent to the family at our web-site www.memorialfcelizabethton.com .

Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Gibbs family