GIBBS, James "J.R.", 59 of Dayton passed away Monday June 29, 2009 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents Ed and Carrie Gibbs and brother Larry Gibbs. J.R. is survived by children Joe (Brandy) Hartz, Leslie (Dwayne) Kennedy, Carrie Hartz, and James (Christa) Hartz; 12 grandchildren; sisters Marietta (Wayne) Westray, Henrietta (Virgil) Phillips, and Wanda Bilbrey; brother Danny (Linda) Gibbs; longtime friend, Marilyn Hartz; and numerous other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 7:00PM Thursday July 2, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00PM prior to services at the funeral home.