Born in Miami, son of Edna Florence nee Harper Gibbs and Enoch Banks Gibbs, Monte spent most of his 89 years in Florida except while serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, and later relocating to be near family in his 80's.
Monte was a welder, and a carpenter and loved to work on boats and vehicle engines. He also enjoyed being outside especially while fishing or perfecting the landscaping in his garden.
Monte was preceded in death by his brothers Joe Gibbs, Donald Gibbs, and Morris Gibbs; and son Jeffery Dean Gibbs.
He is survived by his brother John Gibbs (Kathy); children Colleen Lightfoot (Gary), Eric Gibbs, Tricia Gibbs, and Katie Gibbs Krueger (Eric); daughter-in-law Brandy; grandchildren Jennifer Sinift Morgan (Scott), Brian Sinift, Ashley Gibbs Foss (David), J.D. Gibbs (Kaitlyn), Jackson Krueger, Nathan Krueger, and Kendall Krueger; great-grandchildren Bradley Carroll Sinift, Joseph Morgan, Georgia Foss, and Reagan Gibbs.
He also leaves many friends and family who will miss his wit and sense of humor.
Interment of Ashes will be at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC.