Mr. Gibson was born January 4, 1946 in Hogansville, GA, son of the late Hershel Alvin Gibson and Idella Gertrude Gaddy Gibson. He was a member of Wehadkee Primitive Baptist Church and was retired from Woodbury Business Forms. Mr. Gibson proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and the National Guard and retired with over 20 years of service. Mr. Gibson was a member of the VFW and served as a past Post Commander of VFW #4629. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Lewis and a brother, Mickey Gibson.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Marilyn Davis Gibson; sons, Brian (Candi) Gibson and Clint (Tiffani) Gibson; grandchildren, Ashlyn Gibson, Kaylin Gibson, and Skyler Gibson; sister, Gayle (Chuck) Thompson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 12, 2018 in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange, GA with Pastor Stanley Yarbrough officiating. Burial will follow in the Western Baptist Church Cemetery. The gathering of family and friends will be on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Hospice LaGrange, 1510 Vernon Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 in memory of Mr. Kenneth R. Gibson.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
