Franklin Rothy Gibson
Franklin Rothy Gibson
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He was born on March 30, 1922, to the late Matthew and Carrie Woodson Gibson. Also preceding him in death were his nine siblings.
Franklin served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant for 12 years, during World War II and the Korean War. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He worked for many years as a meat cutter for Estes Market, and later for Kroger. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eula Jane Gibson; and their children, Gail Fisher and her husband, David, Ingrid Payne, and Jeannette Lawrence and her companion, Dennis Showalter; along with three grandchildren, Cheri Payne, Jason Payne and his wife, Yvonne, and Tina Lawrence and her companion, Chris Smith; and four great-grandchildren.
His family extends special thanks to the 6th floor staff at Martha Jefferson Hospital, the Laurels and Charlottesville Family Medicine.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2011, at Riverview Cemetery with Mr. Roger Browning officiating.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
Friends may send condolences to his family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Yuvonne Chisholm
July 22, 2011
Aunt Jane & Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Shiflett
July 21, 2011
Gail,
May the Lord be with you and your family during this sad and difficult time.
Myrtle Agee
July 20, 2011
Ingrid, You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your faith sustain you in this difficult time. We hope you feel the prayers of friends and the love of God.
Myrtle & Ralph Agee
July 20, 2011
Ingrid, From all of us in your Stone Creek Family; please accept our heartfelt condolences over the loss of your father. We send a special prayer for you and yours in the hopes that you all find strength together to get through this sad time and reflect on all of the good times. Tammy G.
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July 20, 2011
Jane, So sorry for your loss. We are in South Carolina othewise we would be there. Bobby wanted to reflect on his good times fishing and hunting with him. He remembers the time he worked at Estes with im too. Out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Bobby, Becky & Megan Morris
Glen & Betty Coleman
July 20, 2011
To Jason & Family-Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the many wonderful memories bring comfort in the days ahead.
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