Thomas Andrew “Andy” Gibbons, age 56, of Carthage, died Wednesday at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

A native of Moore County he was a son of Nancy Barber Sherman and the late Tommy Farr Gibbons. He attended Union Pines High School and worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for Glendon Pyrophllite Rock Quarry. 

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sisters Mechelle Kelly and Beth Yost both of Carthage; half brothers Tommy Gibbons, II “Tommy II,” and Brian Gibbons both of Highfalls, Alex Gibbons of Virginia; Lifelong friend Billy Warf and family; 14 nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday at Priest Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Archie Stevens officiating. 

Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is serving the Gibbons family.

Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.