Wille Gibson born in Pikeville, Kentucky on May 20th, 1954. His parents were Caleb Gibson and Francis Polly Hall. He was the youngest and last surviving of all his siblings. From his father's side were Joe, Edward, Genevieve, Kathleen, Lillie, Edgar, Ellie, Wilma, Roger and Truman. Siblings from his mother's side, James Allen and Dean Hall. Willie married Marlene Rogers in 1974 and had three surviving children. William "Don" Gibson, Chris Gibson and Crystal Gibson. He had multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren which he dearly loved and enjoyed having them around.
After Graduating High School, Willie served in the United States Military Services as a Army MP. After his service, he met Marlene and eventually married. Willie worked several years in Kentucky as a Lineman and installed lines for telephone company in Harold, Kentucky. He moved his family to Bradenton, Florida in 1989. Eventually, retiring from Etco as a quality service technician. Divorced in 1984 and never remarried. Willie was a hard-working class man.