Ronald Douglas Gibbs

Ronald Douglas Gibbs, 73, of Florence, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Mr. Gibbs was born a son of the late Hilda Barbour Gibbs and Forrest Douglas Gibbs.He was a member of the USMC Reserves and a graduate of Virginia Polytechnical Institute (Virginia Tech).Mr. Gibbs was a retired Nuclear Engineer and had worked at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Norfolk, VA and for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Atlanta.He was an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife, Judith Forehand Gibbs; daughters, Dr. Michele Phipps (Dr. Noel) of Florence and Jeanine Leigh Garvie (James) of Atlanta; six grandchildren, William Lange Phipps, Catherine Noel Phipps, Forrest Paul Phipps, Parker Henry Phipps, John James Garvie and Grace Charlotte Garvie; brother, Gary Gibbs of Blacksburg, VA and sister, Deborah Gibbs of Chesapeake, VA. A Private Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Mount Hope Cemetery directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Although the family will not be present, friends may pay their respects and sign the register book from 10 am – 4 pm Wednesday, May 27th through Saturday, May 30th, at the funeral home. Due to the current COVID-19 concerns, social distancing will be observed. Please sign the tribute wall for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.