Gribbons, James R. “Jimmy”, 76, of Louisville passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010 at Norton Audubon Hospital.
James was retired from the U.S. Navy and served in WWII, Korean War and twice in Vietnam War.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Lily S. Gribbons; parents, Carl E. Gribbons and Winnie Langley Elmore; brothers, James W., William T., and Dickie Gribbons; and sisters, Aline Emert and Betty Henseling.
James is survived by his brothers Alvin Elmore, Howard “Butch” Elmore, Charles Vincent Gribbons, and Paul Emert; sisters, Barbara Harper, Wanda Meredith, Judy Gariepsy, Gail DeSonia, Bonnie DeSonia, Debbie Yanez, Rhetta Hembree, Paula Mudd, Becky Weakley, Jewel Haynes, and Patricia Blanford; and good friend Sonny Shartzer.
Funeral service will be 8:00pm on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with cremation to follow. Visitation will be from 1-8pm on Thursday.