John "Johnny" C. Gibbons (died 20 May 2021) was a Palauan politician. He was the Executive Administrator of

Koror Koror is the state comprising the main commercial centre of the Republic of Palau. It consists of several islands, the most prominent being Koror Island (also ''Oreor Island''). It is Palau’s most populous state. History In the oral tradition ...

from 1985–1997 and then became the first

Governor of Koror The governor of Koror is the head of government of Koror Koror is the state comprising the main commercial centre of the Republic of Palau. It consists of several islands, the most prominent being Koror Island (also ''Oreor Island''). It is Pal ...

from 1998–2006. He was the Minister of Justice from 2009–2013. He died on 20 May 2021 and is survived by his wife Dirioulidid Ruth Gibbons, his two children and grandchildren. A

state funeral A state funeral is a public funeral ceremony, observing the strict rules of Etiquette, protocol, held to honour people of national significance. State funerals usually include much pomp and ceremony as well as religious overtones and distinctive ...

was held for him on 3 June 2021.

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2021 deaths Executive Administrators of Koror Governors of Koror People from Koror Government ministers of Palau Justice Ministers of Palau {{Palau-politician-stub