THOMPSONVILLE – Charles Curtis “Curt” Gibbs, age 72, of Thompsonville, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home.
He was born on June 1, 1953, in Rend City, Illinois, the son of Charles C. Gibbs and Ruby Isabelle (Winters) Gibbs. He married the former Sandra Renee Fletcher on February 4, 2006. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2016.
Curt enjoyed working as a truck driver. He also previously worked for Kirby Risk Electrical Supply and as a John Deere mechanic. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on lawn mowers and tractors.
He is survived by Sandy’s two children: Lisa McClerren and husband Russell of Thompsonville, Illinois, and William Jack Chaffin of Herrin, Illinois; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ellen L. Shockley and husband Paul of Benton, Illinois, and Thelma L. Overton of Benton, Illinois; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sandra; a sister, Ruby Faye Gibbs; and a great-grandson, Cooper William Turner.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Leffler Funeral Home in Benton, Illinois, with Rev. Matthew Shook officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Thompsonville. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
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