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Stancel Bernard Gibbs

September 23, 1965 - January 20, 2023
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel
Tuesday 1/31, 10:00 am
Cemetery
Resthaven Memorial Park - Midland
Tuesday 1/31

Stancel Bernard Gibbs was born September 23, 1965 to Golden Faye Gibbs and Samuel Gibbs of Midland, Texas. Stancel attended Lee High School and after graduation in 1984 spent one semester at Prairie View A&M.

Because of Stan’s mental and physical disabilities, he was unable to secure long-term employment. He was musically gifted. He took piano lessons from Ms. Dordis and attended many recitals at Pease Elementary. He went on to play the trombone at Goddard Jr. High and Lee High School. After returning from Prairie View A&M, he played the piano for many churches throughout the community.

Stancel had an infectious personality and was loved by everyone. Stancel never met a stranger.

Stancel is survived by his brother, Billy Gibbs and nephew, Artorius Gibbs.

Stancel is preceded in death by his mother, Golden Faye Gibbs; and father, Samuel Gibbs, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Rabb, Edward Miller, Antoine Milley, Earl Davis, Mark Tamez and Alvin Taylor.  Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Braxton and Larry Munson.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

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Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel
Tuesday 1/31, 10:00 am
Cemetery
Resthaven Memorial Park - Midland
Tuesday 1/31

Stancel Bernard Gibbs was born September 23, 1965 to Golden Faye Gibbs and Samuel Gibbs of Midland, Texas. Stancel attended Lee High School and after graduation in 1984 spent one semester at Prairie View A&M. Because of Stan’s mental and physical disabilities, he was unable to secure long-term employment. He was musically gifted. He tookContinue Reading

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Kenneth W. White left a message on January 31, 2023:
I first met Stancel and Billy Gibbs at Ralph J. Bunch Elementary School Day Care well over 50 years ago. The Stancel I met was the face on the picture above. The first birthday party I ever went to was theirs. They are my "life long" friends. I will miss his calls, his voice checking in on me, and when I'd come home to Midland Stancel being genuinely glad to see me. Billy I am so sorry for your loss. He is missed already. Billy: "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." Amen
Pamela Battles-Bess Class of 1984 left a message on January 29, 2023:
I’m so sorry to hear about Stanley. Stanley had a great personality so much fun to be around we had a lot of good laughs together. It was a pleasure to know him.
Delores Webb left a message on January 26, 2023:
“He heals the wounds of every shattered heart.” Psalm 147:3 Praying that God will comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. Stan had such a loving and kind spirit. We will miss him.
The McNary Family left a message on January 26, 2023:
To my friend whom my family & I known for years. Stan was a loyal friend & one of my musician friends growing up in Midland. RIH Stan!
Lisa Coleman left a message on January 26, 2023:
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Gibbs was a dialysis patient of mine and I have to say one of my favorites of all time - he was always such a joy. I have a silver cross he gave me years ago that I will cherish forever. I am so fortunate that I got to be a part of his life.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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