JACKIE DALE GIBBS, 79, of Huntington, widower of Barbara Dillon Gibbs, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at his residence. He was born on August 31, 1934 in Huntington, a son of the late Benjamin and Kathleen Sullivan Gibbs. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Dale Gibbs Jr. and three brothers Carl, Kenny and Lowell Thomas Gibbs. He is survived by daughters Valerie (Dwayne) Hightower of Salt Rock and Vickie Godbey of Glenwood; five grandchildren, Lamar, Beth, Tonya, Alexis, and Jessica; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Paul Meadows officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call one hour before the service at the funeral home.