Cecil Leon Gibbar
October 13, 1943 - May 9, 2021
Leon Gibbar, 77, of , died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. He was born October 13, 1943 in Commerce, MO to James Lemie Gibbar and Gertrude McLain. He and Judith Ann Gibbar were married October 8, 1982 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He received a degree from Southeast Missouri State University. He was a teacher in several different schools in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral. Survivors include one sister, Dolores Gibbar of Cape Girardeau, MO, and one brother, Kenny Gibbar of Jackson, MO; and many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his father, James Lemie Gibbar; mother, Gertrude McLain; wife, Judith Ann Gibbar; nine brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home on Wednesday May 12th from 9:00 am - 10:30am. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at St. Mary's Church Cathedral, at 11:00 am with the Reverend Allan Saunders officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to the Catholic Social Ministries Food Pantry. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Leon Gibbar, 77, of , died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. He was born October 13, 1943 in Commerce, MO to James Lemie Gibbar and Gertrude McLain. He and Judith Ann Gibbar were married October 8, 1982 in Cape... View Obituary & Service Information