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George Gibson Obituary
1934 - 2019
Reverend George E. Gibson, age 85, of Columbus, was greeted at the gates of Heaven by his parents Jennings and Nellie Vance and his granddaughter Megan Elizabeth Gibson. He was born on April 29, 1934 in Wheelwright, KY. George served as a Cpl. in the U.S. Army. He retired from General Electric after 20 years of service. Additionally, George served various churches throughout Ohio in the ministry of song and proclaiming the gospel. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia Gibson. George and Virginia have four children, George (Julie) Gibson of Groveport, OH, Brenda Gibson of Canal Winchester, OH, Kimberly (Jeff) Gibson of Westerville, OH, and Melissa (Ron) England of Cleveland, TN. They have 14 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; and sister, Emma (Walter) Wilson of Knoxville, TN.; and a host of family and friends. Friends may call at the CharismaLife Ministries, 161 North Hamilton Road, Whitehall, OH on Thursday, September 12, 10AM until time of service at 1PM. The officiating Pastors are David Swaggerty and David Kamer. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Please visit www.orwoodyard.com to share memories.
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Angel Bryan
November 8, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of your passing. I am so glad I had the honor of cutting your hair. Prayers to you and your family.....
Jody LaCava
September 10, 2019
So sorry for your loss
Eli Sumner
September 10, 2019
I remember George well from the Clime Road Church of God. I bought a 1906 A Model Gibson mandolin from him as a gift for my dad. My dad passed away in 2010 and I have kept that mandolin. George and Dad were a big source of music at church and even traveled around playing at other churches.
George 2nd from left. My dad A.J. Sumner far right. The Heaven Bound Singers. 1968
Eli Sumner
September 10, 2019
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