Troy Shelby Gibbs
January 18, 2021
Troy Shelby Gibbs, age 89, of Austell passed away January 18, 2021 of COVID-19 complications. Troy was a proud Navy veteran. He was a true people-person who was able to talk to anyone he met. He always said “everyone has a story to tell” and that you can always learn from others. Troy was a gentle soul whose motto was “Be Kind.” His passion included learning about airplanes and helicopters, and he also loved animals. Troy will be deeply missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Edward and Oma Gibbs; three of his siblings; and partner of 25 years, Betty Marks. Troy is survived by his children, Donna (John) Mattox of Douglasville, Michael (Ed) Gibbs of Marietta, and Angela (Johnnie) Edwards of Mableton; brother, Winford “Jake” Gibbs of Cedar Bluff, AL; grandchildren, Johnathon Edwards and Jonah Edwards; and aunt, Wilma Jeter of Bowdon. No services to be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Atlanta VA Medical Center at 1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033 or the Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.
Troy Shelby Gibbs, age 89, of Austell passed away January 18, 2021 of COVID-19 complications. Troy was a proud Navy veteran. He was a true people-person who was able to talk to anyone he met. He always said “everyone has a story to tell”... View Obituary & Service Information