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Churchill Gibson Obituary
GIBSON CHURCHILL J. GIBSON, JR. On April 9, 2008 in his home. Survived by his wife Dorothy S. and children Churchill J. Gibson, IV of Alexandria, VA; Dorothy B. Gibson of Seattle, WA; Webster S. Gibson of Winchester, VA; and Gay L. Gibson of Mechanicsville, VA and ten grandchildren and his sisters, Susan Stuart Gibson Davenport of Prospect, KY and Gay Gibson Pinder of Melfa, VA. Family will receive family and friends on Friday, April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1608 Russell Rd, Alexandria, VA. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA. Interment will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 14 at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Shrine Mont, Orkney Springs, VA 22845 or a charity of choice.
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Mary Yuhas
April 22, 2008
I did not know Churchill Gibson personally but have met him briefly and heard him speak several times at Shrine Mont, and now my son has befriended his grandson at Shrine Mont Camp. Despite only having seen him a few times, his amazing faith, outlook, and way of inspiring and touching people has stuck with me all these years. The world has lost a great saint, and he will be sorely missed. There is definitely another angel in Heaven.
Henry Botuck
April 16, 2008
My assistant from my former office called me today to tell me the news. How sad. I have known Rev. Gibson and his fine family for so many years. It was always uplifting to see him at the office. A nice, affable, pleasant person with a positive outlook on life and a kind demeanor. My heart goes out to his family who I know will miss him so much. Since I retired I have not been able to keep up with my old friends and learn of the joys and sadness in their lives. He will be missed.
Lee Bailey
April 14, 2008
I will always Love Churchill Gibson. His Life exemplified the life of the one he served. How many stories do we all have? Exceptional human being. I will not miss him because he is one of those who dwells with in you.
Liz Fischer
April 12, 2008
Kirk ("Q" ;->) - Sorry to hear about your dad. While I didn't know your dad other than from meeting him at RMC, my folks did through VTS Alum activities. The tales they shared about mutual experiences and friends said much about your dad; as much as his guidance in who and where you are in life. He truly must have been a special person. Aloha nui loa.
Gretchen Miller
April 12, 2008
The love and respect that Churchill shared with us as students and campers at Shrine Mont will never part from my being. I can even recite his God Loves Me I Love Me God Loves You I Love You chant from the days of Choir Camp--1977
Liz Catlett
April 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I was blessed to have him be a part of my life since childhood and to have the support he gave to my mother and me in the celebration of my Dad's life will always be remembered.
Liz Taylor Catlett and Allene Taylor
Anne Game
April 11, 2008
My heart goes out to his daughter, Gay and her family. My prayers are will all of you.
Girls Nite Out Sisters: Rosalinda, Joan, Verlene, Lisa and Lynne
April 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great father to our dear friend Dorothy.
Susanne Jones
April 11, 2008
We were fortunate to know you, Father Churchill, a saint here on earth. Thanks for showing us a slice of heaven.
Linda Thompson
April 11, 2008
Our family is saddened to hear about Churchill's passing. He was there for us when Daddy died. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and he will be fondly remembered by all of us who knew and loved him.
The Albert "Sleepy" Thompson family; Alice, Linda, Donna, Sandy and family.
Phyllis Spiece
April 10, 2008
You will always be my BFG (Big Friendly Giant)
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