Robert D. Gibbs, Sr. was born July 11, 1958 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The family made a move to Los Angeles, CA in 1969, later moving back in 1973 to Oklahoma. He graduated from Classen High School in 1976. He later enlisted into the United States Army, and later pursued a degree in Computer Science. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife Janine Jackson Gibbs, three daughters Shola and Darnice both of Los Angeles, CA, Deshaunay of Oklahoma City, OK, four sons Robert D. Jr., and Jordan both of Los Angeles, CA Kelvin and Albert both of Oklahoma City, OK. His parents mother Felicia Lakeshore (Larry) of Oklahoma City, OK, his father Robert Gibbs of Oklahoma City, OK, four brothers Lyle A Gibbs, Sr., (Sonji) of Los Angeles, CA, four grandchildren, two aunts Leona Gibbs of Oklahoma City, OK, Carol Pennybaker (Curtis) of Indianapolis, five uncles Freddie Lee Gibbs (Eunice), Charles Patterson, Don V. Reed (Darlene), Ricky L. Reed all of Oklahoma City, OK, Nick L Reed (Regina) Carson, California, father-in-law Albert Jackson of Elay, Arizona, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends.