Ricky Lee Gibson

Ricky Lee Gibson obituary, Mount Holly, NC

Ricky Lee Gibson

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Ricky Gibson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Woodlawn Funeral Home - Mount Holly on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Ricky Lee Gibson, 77, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Leroy and Leona Pruitt Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Diane, Debbie, Christy, Donald, and Larry. Mr. Gibson was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Mr. Gibson is survived by his wife, Kimberly Horton Gibson; his children, James Gibson, Troy Gibson, Ashley Gibson, David Smith, and Randy Smith; 17 grandchildren; great-grandchildren, London and Waylon; siblings, Kenneth Gibson, Kevin Gibson, Michael Gibson, and Randy Gibson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A service for Mr. Gibson will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly. The family will greet guests from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial, with military honors, will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.
Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is caring for Mr. Gibson's family.
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Upcoming Events

Nov

13

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Woodlawn Funeral Home

375 Woodlawn Avenue | P.O. Box 445, Mount Holly, NC 28120

Send Flowers

Nov

13

Funeral service

2:30 p.m.

Woodlawn Funeral Home

375 Woodlawn Avenue | P.O. Box 445, Mount Holly, NC 28120

Send Flowers

Nov

21

Committal

12:30 p.m.

Salisbury National Cemetery

501 Statesville Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.