Howard GIBBONS1
M, b. 11 August 1932, d. 9 May 2021
- Relationship
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
Howard GIBBONS, son of Eldred Hazon GIBBONS and Cynthia Jane Jones, was born on 11 August 1932 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.1
Howard GIBBONS died on 9 May 2021 in Martin County, Florida, at age 88.1 He was buried in Prattville Memorial Gardens, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.1
His obituary appeared 13 May 2021 in the The Montgomery Advertiser, published in Montgomery, Alabama. Howard was born on August 11, 1932 in Prattville, AL to Edmond and Cynthia Jones Gibbons. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Air Force. After serving his country, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama. He resided in Palm City, FL for 51 years. Howard worked as a Human Resources Administrator for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Palm Beach County, FL for 30 years before his retirement. He then worked at Rare Earth Pottery in Stuart, FL for 27 years, enjoying his passion for clay, pottery and the arts. He would say that was play, rather than work.
Howard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Wright Gibbons and his two brothers, Corky and Clarence Gibbons.
Howard will be so missed by his family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Prattville Memory Gardens at 2:00 P.M., on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Prattville, AL. The family will receive friends on Sunday one-hour prior to his service.
Howard GIBBONS died on 9 May 2021 in Martin County, Florida, at age 88.1 He was buried in Prattville Memorial Gardens, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.1
His obituary appeared 13 May 2021 in the The Montgomery Advertiser, published in Montgomery, Alabama. Howard was born on August 11, 1932 in Prattville, AL to Edmond and Cynthia Jones Gibbons. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Air Force. After serving his country, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama. He resided in Palm City, FL for 51 years. Howard worked as a Human Resources Administrator for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Palm Beach County, FL for 30 years before his retirement. He then worked at Rare Earth Pottery in Stuart, FL for 27 years, enjoying his passion for clay, pottery and the arts. He would say that was play, rather than work.
Howard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Wright Gibbons and his two brothers, Corky and Clarence Gibbons.
Howard will be so missed by his family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Prattville Memory Gardens at 2:00 P.M., on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Prattville, AL. The family will receive friends on Sunday one-hour prior to his service.
Last Edited=2 Jun 2026
Citations
- [S696] Find A Grave (website), online http://www.findagrave.com, Howard Gibbons, Record ID #226858148, Prattville Memorial Gardens, Accessed: 02 JUN 2026. Tombstone photo.