Cecil Earl Gibbs, Sr.
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Cecil Earl Gibbs, Sr., 65, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away of natural causes on August 12, 2020 at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held at 12:30pm, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. He will be laid to rest at Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, MO. To watch the services live, please click HERE. Continued services click HERE.
Cecil was born on February 13, 1955 in Kansas City, MO. He went home to be with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 12, 2020. He graduated from Blue Springs High School. Cecil married his highschool sweetheart, Debbie Mutscheller. They were married for 41 years, and had two children, son, Cecil, Jr. and daughter, Tera. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, working on home projects and gardening. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by: grandmother, Nettie Totten; grandfather, Cecil Totten; mother, Shirley Totten; father, David Gibbs; and sister, Barbara Brown.
Survivors include: wife, Debbie Gibbs; son and daughter-in-law, Cecil Jr. and Charity Gibbs; daughter and son-in-law, Tera and Boogie Thurman; granddaughter and fiance, Shylyn Gordon and Collin Smith; granddaughters, Lydia Gibbs and Miriam Gibbs.
Memorial contributions are suggested to: donating to the Mountain Gateway Missions to support Jason and Nichole Fitzpatrick.
Dear Debbie and family,
Cecil was kind and always willing to help in anyway. More importantly, he had a strong love of Jesus which he proudly demonstrated in everything he did. Although he was lost so suddenly, we hope it is comforting to know that he is in Paradise and is an angel watching over all of us. He will be dearly missed.
Linda Franklin
August 16,2020 at 10:58 am
Dear Gibbs family, I am so sorry for your loss. In case you do not remember me I am Jonathan O’Tooles Aunt and if you remember Clara Franklin she was my Mother. I know it is awfully hard to let them go even knowing we will see them again. He
is in haven holding Bible Study with Mother . It is hard for me to believe she has been gone for 7 years now. I let Jonathan know about Cecil’s passing . He also wanted me to extend his condolences. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks. May you feel the Loving arms of Jesus around you. In Christ , Linda Franklin
Dear Gibbs family, my prayers go out to you all. My condolences go out to you all. I’m sorry for your loss. I remember Cecil when I first met him back in November 2006 during the Thanksgiving holiday. Cecil was a very good person who preached the lords love, preached in the nursing homes, on the streets of Kansas City Missouri, he had a great heart and would help people out. I know what it’s like to loose a love one especially husband so fast and suddenly, because I’ve been through it 4 years ago loosing a husband myself in a bad tradgy work accident. My prayers go out to you all. Prayers that Cecil rests in peace. Cecil is in Heaven in a good place like my husband is too. ?
I will remember Cecil as a gentle, kind, sold out follower of Jesus. Always an encouraging word. Always a friend. Always a smile and a good to see you spirit when we would bump into each other over the years. I envied the passion Cecil had for his relationship with Jesus and admired his abandonment to do what he believed was God’s will for himself and his family. I don’t know the reality of what heaven will be like but if we get to know each other when we get there, eternity with Cecil will make it that much better. You fought the good fight brother. Well done.
Our condolences to the family love Cecil Gibbs Sr.. Cecil was a kind gentle man a person I had much respect for a man that believe in Christ lived for Christ and love Christ. I work with Cecil many years. I know he’s a man that believed absent from the body is present with the Lord. Our prayers are with the family and loved ones peace and strength in the Lord
Dear Debbie,Cecil Jr. Charity,Tera, Boogie,Shylyn,Collin,Merriam and Lydia.
Glenn and I send our deepest sympathy and love for each one of you in this time of great loss.
We will always hold the memories of Cecil dear to our hearts and treasure the time that we had with him.
Dear Debbie and family: Our hearts are heavy, with yours, at the loss of such a fine, Christian man. We were blessed to have spent such a wonderful time with you both the day before his passing and will always remember the inspiring stories he shared with us. May your grief be softened by knowing that Cecil is resting in the arms of Jesus, forever secure.
I am glad I got to know Cecil and enjoyed our many conversations together. We didn’t always talk about work, but talked about projects we were working on at home and life in general. I always respected and admired Cecil and his faith. Cecil was probably the Godliest man I know and he was always a shining light. There was never a question of where he stood or what he believed in. I respected that he was always able to keep the faith no matter the circumstances we found ourselves in. I am better for having known him. I will miss Cecil greatly.
I second what Craig Mitchell said so beautifully! Cecil was a smile and kind word always! He was a light and true believer and his faith illuminated those around him. His joy of his family was beautiful. He will be missed.
Although it has been many years since I last spoke with Cecil I can still remember his soft spoken voice that always had a sincere and kind spirit. He was a real worshipper and never ashamed for his tenacious fire to serve the Lord. I will remember his dedication as a husband, father and follower of Christ. A champion!