Curt Gibbs

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, and she preceded him in death on January 4, 2016.

Curt enjoyed working as a truck driver. He also formerly worked for Kirby Risk Electrical Supply and worked as a John Deere mechanic. He also 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; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; two sisters: Ellen L. Shockley and husband Paul of Benton, Illinois, Thelma L. Overton of Benton, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a sister Ruby Faye Gibbs, great-grandson Cooper William Turner.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, Illinois, with Rev. Matthew Shook officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Thompsonville. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

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