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Jerry Joseph Gibbons
Born: 12/5/1924
Died: 4/25/2025
Age: 100
Community: Swartz Creek, MI
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Gibbons, Jerry Joseph of Swartz Creek, age 100, peacefully left this life to be united with his Heavenly Father. He will be greatly missed. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Fr. Matthew Bonk will officiate. Visitation at the church will be at 1 p.m. until the time of the Mass. Burial of cremated remains will follow at St. Robert Catholic Cemetery.
Jerry was born in Flushing, Michigan on December 5, 1924, the son of Dr. Jeremiah Bernard and Mary Emma (Covert) Gibbons. He was a graduated of Flushing High School, class of 1943, where he was Class President and quarterback of the football team. He always kept Flushing in his heart. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He sailed onboard the U.S.S. Neal A. Scott, a cannon-class destroyer escort and helped capture a German submarine during this time.
After the war, Jerry married his high school sweetheart, Virginia Jeanne Wallin on July 27, 1946, at St. Robert Catholic Church. They moved to Lansing where he attended Michigan State University on the GI Bill and earned a bachelor’s degree. While there, Jerry and Virginia began their family. After graduation, the family lived with Virginia’s parents on their farm in Flushing.
Jerry began his career with McKennon and Mooney as an insurance salesman in Flint. He later opened his own agency in Flint and became a member of the Flint Rotary.
He was a dedicated caregiver to his older brother, Gaylord.
Jerry was a faithful Catholic his entire life. As a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, he served as an usher and belonged to the St. Jospeh Guild. After the closure of St. Agnes Parish, the family joined St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
He was an avid sports fan (go MSU) and enjoyed fly fishing with his son as they appreciated the undisturbed beauty of Northern Michigan. A proud son of Ireland, he celebrated all things Irish.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Wallin Gibbons; his parents, Jeremiah and Emma Gibbons; parents-in-law, Charles and Elsie Wallin; grandson, Daniel Wilber; eight siblings, including his twin brother, Gerald R. Gibbons; brother-in-law, Charles Wallin; and dear friend Buster McKerracher.
Jerry is survived by his children, Carole Wilber; Dr. Jerry Gibbons and wife, Laura, Mary Gibbons-caregiver; son-in-law, James Wilber; grandson, David Wilber; step-grandchildren, Daniel Larson and Lindsey Larson; and many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to caregivers, Holli, Kisha, Leah, and April; Comfort Keepers, Visiting Angels, the Veteran’s Administration, Compassus Hospice, and Well Bridge of Grand Blanc.
If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the Flushing Historical Society or Michigan Trout Unlimited. |
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5/19/2025 |
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1:00 PM |
| Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. until the time of the mass at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. |
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| Funeral Service |
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5/19/2025 |
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2:00 PM |
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St. John Vianney Catholic Church
2415 Bagley Street
Flint, MI 48504Get a Map to this location...
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Fr. Matthew Bonk |
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