William "Bill" Lynn Gibbs, 84, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022. He was born on October 3, 1938, in Akron, Colorado to the late Harley and Elnora (Pickett) Gibbs.

He married his sweetheart, Freda Belle Speed on June 6, 1958, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and to this union, two children were born. Bill graduated from high school in Chetopa, Kansas and attended John Brown University where he earned his Master Electrician's license and served the city of Siloam Springs, Arkansas as a lineman for many years. He was also a building contractor and farmer. Bill donated his time, talent, and resources to construct many churches throughout Northwest Arkansas. He attended the Decatur Assembly of God church and served as deacon and youth minister for many years. He was a sharpshooting hunter, world traveler, but mostly a reader. From the time he learned to read, he read a book a day for his entire life.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Bobby Gibbs (Anna), Harley "Bud" Gibbs (Darlene), Doyle Gibbs (Gloria) and Dorval Gibbs.

He is survived by his wife, Freda Gibbs of the home; one daughter, Janice Eaton-Reed (Mel) of Bella Vista, Arkansas; one son, Jerry Gibbs of Maysville; two brother, Dorlen "Lee" Gibbs (Lois) and Dale Gibbs (Nancy); five grandchildren, Tara (Tony), Maureen (Seth), Jessie (Ashlynn), Zane and Trace; four great grandchildren, Reuben, Jillian, Soren and Alyosha; as well as a host of family and friends who will dearly miss Bill.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory.  On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.