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Jerald Gibson Obituary

Gibson, Jerald Lenox
67, of Waddell, Arizona passed away August 20, 2010 at his residence. He was a bricklayer and welder and also owned and operated a small ranch in Waddell, Az. He is survived by his daughters, Linatte Stephen, Paula Gatten, Melissa Martin and son Jerald Lenox Gibson II. Also surviving is his beloved friend, Dorothy Thomson. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday August 25, 2010, at 9:30 A.M. with a scheduled visitation from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30, prior to the service. Both will be held at the North Valley Baptist Church, 2109 E. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix. Following the services, he will be interred at Resthaven Memorial Park, Glendale, Arizona. Final arrangements were entrusted to Regency Mortuary.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 24, 2010.

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Rest In Peace

Kimberly Doka

August 25, 2010

Tabitha Doka-Saglime

August 25, 2010

Our prayers to the whole family. I have been blessed by your whole families love. Know our thoughts are always with you all.

Shireen Swagel

August 25, 2010

We are so sad to hear of Jerald's passing. He was a generous neighbor always willing to lend a hand. Our deepest condolences to his family. May he rest in peace. The Swagel family.

August 24, 2010

When I was young the Gibson household was my second home. I am saddened to hear of Geralds passing. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family. Paula Burris, Phx.

Tonya(T.J.) Forston-McDonald

August 24, 2010

Condolences to the family as we have another angel is up in heaven looking down upon us with my grandfather(Sherman Forston) God bless and rest in peace as you will be deeply missed

Tonya (T.j.) Forston-McDonald

August 24, 2010

Condolences to the family ,as another angel up in heaven is watching over us with my grandfather (Sherman Forston) what a wonderful father and friend to many .God Bless and you will be deeply missed

Janie Forston-ODell

August 24, 2010

Our condolences to Gibs kids & family,May God be with in your time of sorrow.We were very lucky to have Gib in our lives.He was my dad (sherman Forston) best friend,as Gib said as a brother.Our family had alot of good times together.Those are memories that will be with us forever.Rest in Peace Gib.you will be missed dearly.

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