Phillipsburg resident John W. Gibbs passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, KS at the age of 87.

He was born in Delphos, KS on Jan. 9, 1930, the son of Wilbur & Hazel (Pinney) Gibbs. He was an Army Korean War veteran.

He married Joyce Halderson on Dec. 24, 1950 in Glasco, KS. His son, Martin John Gibbs, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce, of Phillipsburg; son, Randy Gibbs, of Wakeeney, KS; daughter, Melissa McKee of Abilene, KS; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Friday, Dec. 15, at 11:00 a.m. in the Zion Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastors Lee Bennight and Lorna Paulus officiating.

Friends may sign the book on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Zion Lutheran Church or Donor’s Choice.