Ray Gibson

JONESBORO - Ray Odell Gibson, 89, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jonesboro Hospice House. He was born Sept. 25, 1934, in Newark to the late Clede and Lucille Gibson.

Ray had lived in Jonesboro since 1961 and was a member of North Main Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher for many years.

Ray worked for over 40 years at Massanelli's Cleaners and Laundry here in Jonesboro. He was a very loving Daddy, Pawpaw, husband, brother, and a good Christian man.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Gibson, brothers, Larry Gibson, Lindsey Gibson and RC Gibson, and sister, Mary Lou Clark.

He is survived by his daughter, Vickie (Rickey) Timms of Jonesboro; brother, Phillip Gibson; sister, Sally Logan; grandchildren, Scotty (Tiffani) Timms, Amber (David) Roshto, Cheyanna Gonzalez, Jennifer Gibson and Diane (Coy) Yancey; great-grandchildren, Zander Roshto, Cannon Roshto, Levi Roshto, Nolan Palmer, Asher Timms, Chrisley Timms, Scarlett Combs, Jordan Combs and Chase Yancey; and great-great-grandchild, Axel Kelley; as well as a beloved good friend who was like a granddaughter, Jami Householder and her family.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Emerson Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. with pastors Jeff Watson and Jeff Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Log Cemetery.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers include David Roshto, Jake Householder, Coy Yancey, Levi Roshto, Zander Roshto, Chase Yancey, Asher Timms and Jordan Combs.

Online registry: www. emersonfuneralhome.com