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Johnny Fred Gibson

1961 - 2017

BORN

1961

DIED

2017

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Rutledge, Tennessee

Johnny Gibson Obituary

Johnny Fred Gibson

Blaine, TN

Johnny Fred Gibson passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Highland Springs Baptist Church, and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by daughter Christina Lee; Parents Doyle and Peggy Bruner brother Tommy Gibson; and sister Karen Satterfield.

He is survived by his wife Jama Gibson; sons Matthew, Michael and Terry Gibson, step-children; Richard and Angela Ballard, grandchildren; Trey, Christopher, Jayden, Thomas, and Cheyanne. He is also survived by his sisters Lisa Givens, Tammie Gibson and brother Lonnie Gibson, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 7:00PM with Rev. Joe Bailey Jr. officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM-7:00PM prior to the service. Graveside Services will be Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 12:00PM at Head of Richland Cemetery.

Arrangements by Smith-Reagan Funeral Home Rutledge, T N

Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Dec. 12, 2017.
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We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all in your time of need. Your family is in our prayers.

Kim Bruner and Alice Gibson Bruner

Kimberly Bruner

December 14, 2017

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Marvin & Kathy Mitchell

December 13, 2017

Sorry for your loss sara god speed for comfort.

Robin Davidson

December 12, 2017

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326 Water Street, Rutledge, TN 37861

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