1928
Olin
2020
Olin Welborn "Pappy" Gibbins
September 1, 1928 — July 18, 2020
Olin Welborn Gibbins, "Pappy" age 91, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 18, 2020.
Olin was born on September 1, 1928 in Arlington, Texas to the late Robert Webb Gibbins, Sr. and Viola (Hurst) Gibbins. He was the maternal great grandson of the late William L. Hurst the founder of Hurst, Texas and the paternal grandson of former Tarrant County Commissioner, the late Olin W. Gibbins (1882-1919). His descendants were a pioneer family who settled in Fort Belknap and came to Tarrant County (Arlington) in the late 1850’s. Olin was a champion sprint car racer and held championships at the Devil’s Bowl, Lawton Speedway in Oklahoma and San Antonio, Texas. Olin was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Bobby and Harry Lee.
Olin is survived by his children, Tim Gibbins, Sam Gibbins and wife, Sara, Cynthia Ford, and Teri Moore and husband, Terry; five grandsons, Robert, Richard, Olin, Sammy, and Carson; numerous great-grandchildren; bonus children and grandchildren; brother, Porter Gibbins; and special friend, Linda Gibbins.
There will be a private family service held with burial at Arwine Cemetery in Hurst.
On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9:00 A.M., a Live Stream of Olin's funeral service will be viewable here: https://video.ibm.com/channel/DURgpAb2EXm
Olin was born on September 1, 1928 in Arlington, Texas to the late Robert Webb Gibbins, Sr. and Viola (Hurst) Gibbins. He was the maternal great grandson of the late William L. Hurst the founder of Hurst, Texas and the paternal grandson of former Tarrant County Commissioner, the late Olin W. Gibbins (1882-1919). His descendants were a pioneer family who settled in Fort Belknap and came to Tarrant County (Arlington) in the late 1850’s. Olin was a champion sprint car racer and held championships at the Devil’s Bowl, Lawton Speedway in Oklahoma and San Antonio, Texas. Olin was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Bobby and Harry Lee.
Olin is survived by his children, Tim Gibbins, Sam Gibbins and wife, Sara, Cynthia Ford, and Teri Moore and husband, Terry; five grandsons, Robert, Richard, Olin, Sammy, and Carson; numerous great-grandchildren; bonus children and grandchildren; brother, Porter Gibbins; and special friend, Linda Gibbins.
There will be a private family service held with burial at Arwine Cemetery in Hurst.
On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9:00 A.M., a Live Stream of Olin's funeral service will be viewable here: https://video.ibm.com/channel/DURgpAb2EXm
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