Obituaries

A graveside service for Michael Loren Gibbs, 69, of Sherman, will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at West Hill Cemetery pavilion 1:00 PM. The family will greet friends at Dannel Funeral Home one hour prior to the graveside service. Michael passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Michael was born on January 17, 1957, in Sherman, Texas, to Billy Joe and Wynona James Gibbs. He had a brother, Teddy, who preceded him in death.

Michael was raised in Sherman and attended Sherman schools, graduating from Sherman in 1975. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves in 1976 and served 9 years. Michael was one of the original employees at LOF in Sherman and worked there until they closed their doors. He went to work for CertainTeed after they bought the LOF building and was there until August of 2008. He married Gwen Beasley on October 4, 2008. They loved going fishing together anywhere, but mostly Lake Texoma and Sardis, OK. Michael also enjoyed playing golf with his retired friends from LOF.

Michael loved watching grandson, Kamden play baseball and watch granddaughter, Landrie play softball and compete in Karate. He loved his dogs, including Tito and Cosmo, and was a sports fanatic. Michael was a huge Dallas Cowboy and Texas Ranger fan. He will be greatly missed.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and daughter, Kristin Beasley. He is survived by his wife, Gwen, son Charles Beasley and wife Kim; grandchildren, Kamden and Landrie; also survived by sister in law, Kim Gibbs, niece, Traci, and nephew, Travis; and numerous cousins.