William Franklin (Frank) Gibbens Obituary (1937 - 2020)

William Franklin (Frank) Gibbens, age 83, of Saybrook, Illinois, passed away on December 19, 2020, at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, Florida. A family graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Riverside Cemetery in Saybrook, Illinois, with Pastor Paul Thomason officiating. William was born July 12, 1937, in Foosland, Illinois, to Clinton and Ethel Clifton Gibbens. He married Joyce Ann McClure on June 15, 1958, in Saybrook, Illinois. She survives. He is also survived by two brothers, Clifton (Loretta) Gibbens of Arrowsmith, Illinois, and Clement (Judy) Gibbens of Spring Hill, Florida; three children, Deana (Dennis) Doughman of Sebring, Florida, Bill Gibbens of Saybrook, Illinois, and Stephen (Lisa) Gibbens of Saybrook, Illinois; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donald Gibbens and Milford Gibbens. Mr. Gibbens graduated from Saybrook-Arrowsmith High School in 1955. He worked in the agricultural chemical business during most of his career. He formed Heartland Chemical (now Heartland Ag) in Farmer City in 1975. He worked there until his retirement in 2005. He enjoyed woodworking, collecting antique cars, traveling by motorhome, and fishing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gibson City Bible Church, Gibson City, Illinois.