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John Nathelbert Gibson Sr. John Nathelbert Gibson Sr., USAF (Ret.), 74, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2010.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley; and two sons, John Jr. and his wife, Kim, of Midlothian, and David and his wife, Lisa, of Cary, North Carolina; two granddaughters, Tiffany Gibson of Norfolk and Laura Gibson of Midlothian; one sister, Arlene Tolbert of Mt. Airy, Maryland; and one brother, Paul Gibson and his wife, Irene, of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Pearl Gibson of Boonesville, and several brothers and sisters.
His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Virginia, where the family will receive friends from 9 until 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2010.
Entombment will be held 12 noon, Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at Dale Memorial Park.
No procession to cemetery. No flowers please.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either: Alzheimer's Association Great Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060 or American Parkinson's Disease Association Richmond Metro Chapter, P.O. Box 70283, Richmond, Va. 23255.
Online condolences to woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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October 29, 2010
Mrs. Gibson, we are so very sorry to hear of Mr. Gibson's passing. Our recent time spent with him was brief, but he clearly was a very sweet and kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
Pete Landergan
Seniors Helping Seniors
October 26, 2010
John,Kim,Tiff and Laura,
we are so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. We will have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Look forward to the day when you can think of him again and laugh rather than feel sorrow, because that day will come.
Love You All,
Stewart and Laura Barnett
Fred Morris
October 26, 2010
Shirley Gibson & Family
My family and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family.
As you know Johnny grew up with me and my brothers on The Creek Road in Boonesville. Almost every Saturday and Sunday after the chores were done we all gathered across the field from the Gibson house and played softball and football. During 2 summers Johnny, Pete Mc Cauley and I drove into town and Johnny worked at the Midway Cleaners and I worked at Elliot's Ice Company or
the UVA Highway Dept, can’t remember which. Later us brothers, Earl, Floyd, Glen and myself played tri-county baseball with Johnny and boy could he hit the long ball – drove a lot of baseballs into the trees at Earlysville High School. I haven’t seen you folks since my mom died 8 years ago, however I continue to have special memories of our early days living in the country when neighbors helped each other as opposed to today’s way of life. The Gibson family were great neighbors and Johnny will certainly be missed by all of us.
Our deepest thoughts, special memories and lasting love will continue.
Fred & Barbara Morris & April, Tony, Holly, & Daphne
The Texas Group
Thomas Jones
October 25, 2010
To the Gibson Family,
May you find solace in your time of grief. Ms. Gibson even though I've never met you, you were always very pleasant when I would call for John. May the peace of God settle on your hearts and total comfort abound your souls. John was an excellent racquetball player among other hobbies and a very pleasing guy to be around. He will be solely missed!
Sincerely,
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Wanda Garrett
October 25, 2010
Dear John,
Everyone here at Barnett's feels so sad for your loss. You have our deepest condolences and our prayers are with you, Kim, Tiffany,Laura and your family thru the coming months.We know he will be sorely missed and may his spirit be lifted upon the wings of angels....
Wanda, Bernie, Jo, Stu & Lisa
October 25, 2010
We are all sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Gibson. We will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Shorbs and Koch's (Dave and Lisa's neighbors), Cary, NC
October 24, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband.Shirley our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a great man and will be missed.
Bernice and Bobby Gibson,Keswick,Va
Bucky Flanagan
October 24, 2010
I was so very sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Gibson. I will never forget the times I spent with him on the golf course. He always greeted me with his warm and friendly personality.
May the wonderful memories of the past sustain your family through this difficult time.
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