Bishop Geoffrey Gibbs, Sr., 68, of Salisbury, departed this life on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his residence. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Carlton Gibbs and Suzanne Reese Gibbs Thomas.

Bishop Gibbs dedicated his life to ministry, service, and compassionate care for others. He served as Bishop of Bethel Temple Pentecostal Assemblies in Philadelphia, and was a respected member of the Joint College of African American Pentecostal Bishops. His commitment to spiritual guidance extended beyond the church walls through his work as a chaplain at Eastern Correctional Institution, TidalHealth, and the Wicomico County Detention Center. He also faithfully served as a Philadelphia Police Chaplain for 30 years, providing comfort, counsel, and support to law enforcement officers, their families, and the community. Bishop Gibbs was a National Chaplain Association Practitioner and a member of The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP). He was also actively involved with the Black Excellence Community Fund and the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, reflecting his deep commitment to community service, leadership, and the betterment of others.

He will be lovingly remembered by: two sons, Geoffrey Gibbs, Jr. (Jasmine) and Gene Gibbs (Latiffany); two daughters, Courtney Frazier and Angela Moore (Joshua); two sisters, Kelly Edwards (Calvin) and Stacy Hicks (Lawrence); special friend, Lori Carter; trusted deacon, Mark Faine; 10 grandchildren; a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Horace Reese, Sr. and Maude Ballard Reese, and sister, Denise Arlene Gibbs Wright.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 6 to 8 PM at the Glen T. Robinson Community Center, 28053 Rockawalkin Ridge Road, Salisbury.

Bishop Gibbs will lie in repose on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 8 to 10 AM at Rhema Deliverance Cathedral, 1201 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia. The funeral service will begin at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Mount Peace Cemetery, 3111 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia.