William Earl Gibson Jr.

William Earl “Hoot” Gibson Jr. of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana was born January 15, 1937. He passed away at home on July 13, 2013 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gay Nell Parker Gibson; daughters, Karen Romero, Kimberly Jones (Marc), and Kelly Pardue (Jeff); grandchildren, Courtney Romero Begnaud (Kenneth “Bubba”), Patrick Romero, Tyler Jones, Leigh Anne Jones, Kyle Pardue (Katelyn), Sarah Pardue, and Anna Pardue; great granddaughter, McKenzie Begnaud; siblings, Phyllis Loupe and Jerry Gibson; and longtime friend, Warren Soulier. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Earl and Georgeanna Gibson, and son-in-law, Weston Romero Jr. “Hoot” was a member of IBEW Local Union 995 for over fifty years. He joined the IBEW on January 1, 1958, serving as president and on numerous committees and initiatives. He was well loved and always made his friends and family laugh. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, adoring daughters, family and friends. Visitation will be 5pm to 9pm, Monday, July 15, 2013 at Greenoaks Funeral Home and will continue Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 11am until the funeral service at 12pm, officiated by Brother George Threeton of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Tyler Jones, Patrick Romero, Kyle Pardue, Kenneth Begnaud, Daryl Dedon and Warren Soulier. Online condolences may be placed at www.greenoaksfunerals.com.