James Rayford Gibson Jr.

James Rayford Gibson Jr. obituary, Fayetteville, AR

James Rayford Gibson Jr.

James Gibson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home & Crematory of Fayetteville on Mar. 19, 2024.

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James Rayford Gibson, Jr., age 65, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on March 16, 2024, at his home. He was born on May 5, 1958, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to James Rayford Gibson, Sr., and Betty Joyce Dees Gibson. James worked as a truck driver, driving for PAM and Central States. He also worked as a contractor, mostly painting. James really enjoyed painting and drawing in his spare time, along with fishing. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Gibson, Sr.; mother, Betty Joyce Leone; and wife, Rusty Gibson.
James is survived by his son, Justin Gibson and wife Yuki; granddaughter, Skyler Gibson; sister, Melinda Ansley; and brother, Joe Gibson.
Services will be private. To leave a tribute, please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com. Cremation arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

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