Gibbs

Charles William Gibbs Jr., 91, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, after living a full and active life. He was presently living in the Franklin Park Round Rock assisted living community in the Teravista subdivision.

Charles was born on July 17, 1930, in Heidelburg, Pa., to Lorraine June Altmeyer-Gibbs and Charles William Gibbs Sr. Much of the early part of his life was spent in Butler.

Charles had several nicknames in his lifetime, (including Chaz and Chuck) but he was most lovingly referred to by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Charley,” and he preferred it that way. Everyone KNEW he was Dad, Grandpa or Great-Grandpa, but he loved to be called Charley. However, there was one other nickname which amused his family and friends, “Sweet Lips,” and it will always bring a smile to our hearts and memories.

While in high school, and due in part to his father’s love of the sport, Charley became involved in boxing and found a lifelong avocation. As a young man, he competed in the Golden Gloves competition in Western Pennsylvania, and gained a reputation as a lightning-fast fighter.

After high school, and shortly before the beginning of the Korean war, Charley enlisted in the U.S. Army. During his time in the service, he was offered a position by his commanding officer, who was a boxing advocate, as a boxing trainer. Subsequently, Charley spent much of his military career coaching fellow soldiers on how to fight, and participated in boxing competitions between military bases and service branches.

After serving for four years in the Army, he returned to Western Pennsylvania and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Grove City College.

In 1955, Charley met and married Barbara Lea Robson from Grove City. Together they raised three boys, Douglas Charles, Bradley William and Curtis Lee Gibbs.

All of Charley’s professional life was spent in Pennsylvania, where he worked in the insurance industry as a claims adjuster and claims auditor for CNA and Erie Insurance. Charley’s career spanned 40 years while working out of offices in Pittsburgh, Sharon and Erie.

After retirement, Barb and Charley spent several years living in Sebring, Fla., and Killen, Ala., playing tennis and golf, before settling down in Austin, Texas, to be near family.

Charley was widowed in 2019 when the love of his life, Barbara, passed away after 64 years of marriage.

He is survived by his brother, John (Jack) Gibbs of Butler; his three sons; and his five grandchildren, Christopher, Magan, Douglas II, Haley and Ava; as well as his more recent joys in life, his great-grandchildren, Addi, Alia and Joseph.

In addition to Barbara, he was preceded in death by his beloved dog, Thunder (the wonder-dog), whom we are certain is happy and in their arms at this very moment.

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