Jesse H. Gibson

Resident of Brentwood California

Feb. 13, 1943-0ct. 10,2013

Jesse Howard Gibson passed away on Oct. 10,2013 after an 18-month

battle with lung cancer. He touched many lives with his gentle spirit, big

heart, and positive outlook on life. Jesse was born in Stockton, Alabama on

February 13, 1943. After 17 years in Bay Minette, AL he enlisted into the

United States Navy, where he proudly served for 20 years on various ships.

While on leave in Redwood City, CA, he met his wife of 45 years, Linda

(Checchi) Gibson. Following his Naval retirement in 1980, Jesse joined

Local 38, the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters union, out of San Francisco, CA.

His greatest joy in life was hunting, fishing and camping with his wife,

son's, and grandchildren. As well as the many weekends he and Linda spent

riding their Sea Doos with their dear friends on the delta, Lake Havasu, AZ

and Lake Shasta, CA. Jesse is survived by his devoted wife Linda, his two loving sons,

Anthony H. Gibson (Samantha) of Elk Grove, CA and Jesse J. Gibson (Sara)

of Orangevale, CA, his grandchildren Michael (Ellie) Smith, Gina Gibson

(Tyler Moser), Mia Gibson, Hollyann Gibson, Jayden Gibson, and Drew

Gibson, and his great grandchildren, Jamie Gibson Moser, and Jesse D. Smith

He is also survived by his sister Annie (Jim-Deceased) Nicholson, brothers

George (Cheryl) and Doug (Joann) Gibson all of Gulfport, Mississippi.

An open house celebration of Jesse H. Gibson will be held Saturday,

Nov. 9th at the Gibson Family Residence. Family and Friends are invited to

gather in remembrance of Jesse's life from 1 :00pm. - 4:00pm., with military honor flag presentation at 3pm.

Fair Winds & Following Seas Jesse