Anthony Ray Gibbs, 64, of Russellville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.
No shirt, no shoes, Kentucky ball cap. In his prime, that's likely how you saw him in public. He said his feet had gotten soft and he recently put the shirt back on, but the UK ball cap remained. He took the phrase "bleed blue" seriously. An avid Kentucky basketball fan and a rock-n-roll enthusiast, specifically the 70s and 80s era. KISS, to be exact. He'd quiz you on sports history or tell you facts about rock legends, and he kept up with them to this day.
Some say the phrase "dad joke" got started because of him. But if you ever met his father, you know exactly where he got it from.
Giving out life advice? Trust it, because he'd either seen it or been through it. Smarter than you'd expect, and not just in the smart-aleck way. His proudest accomplishments were his son and his grandson.
Life's never perfect, and humans surely aren't. We're not always dealt the best hand of cards. But he never let it get him down. He was rarely seen angry or upset. He had a good heart and never talked down on anyone. He believed in second and third chances. He was silly, goofy, and fun. He was loving and a big softie.
He was born on Oct. 10, 1961, to the late William Ray Gibbs and Sara Reynolds. He is survived by his son, Jordan Gibbs of Bowling Green; his sisters Sondra Chapman of Russellville and Sherry Boggess (David) of Russellville; his brothers, Barry Gibbs of Tennessee and Steve Gibbs of Georgia; his grandson, Jayce Gibbs of Bowling Green; and his nieces, Courtney Koprowski, Breanna Gloyd and Eliza Harper.
Visitation will be on Friday, Aug.14, in the chapel of Kirby Funeral Services Russellville from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Bro. Barry Giibs and Bro. Johnny Fuller officiating services at 1 p.m. with burial to follow in Gordonsville Cemetery.