AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Arthur "Artie" Gibbons age, 63, entered into rest on Sunday, December 11, 2016 peacefully at his residence. Artie, as he was affectionately known as, was born September 17, 1953 in Charleston, SC to James and Gladys Gibbons. He has been a resident of Aiken, SC for sixty years and was of the Baptist faith. Artie will be remembered for the love he had for his friends, family, and especially his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, James R. Gibbons and Gladys B. Gibbons, Artie is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kay Warneke Gibbons; two sons, Scott Gibbons (Shayna), of Minot, ND and Matt Gibbons (Anna), North Myrtle Beach, SC; a sister, Jackie Wilkinson (Sam); four brothers, Dick Gibbons, David Gibbons (Adena), Pat Gibbons (Teresa), Ken Gibbons (Amy); and five grandchildren, Cayden, Aleah, Cayley, Bryce and John Thomas Gibbons. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 17 from 3pm-5pm at George's Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Artie's memory may be directed to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation at cholangiocarcinoma.org