Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
William Francis "Bill" Gibson
William Francis "Bill" Gibson
Obituary
Guest Book
William Gibson Obituary
A memorial service for William Francis "Bill" Gibson will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Officiating the service will be Pastor Austin Green.
William Francis "Bill" Gibson passed away quietly on Saturday, May 11 2024, at his home. Bill was a friend to everyone and never met a stranger. He had an amazing memory for birthdates and phone numbers.
If you were lucky, you were on his phone list of about 50 friends whom he called frequently for many years.
Bill was born to Charles and Evalyn Gibson on February 18, 1945 in Columbia, South Carolina. He grew up in Cotton Valley, Louisiana and lived and worked many years in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was assisted by The Arc of Caddo Bossier with employment and supportive independent living. His favorite job was at the Horseshoe Casino where he was treated kindly for many years. He was proud of having his own apartment. Bill was an avid LSU and Saints fan and loved watching games on TV.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Charles Gibson, Ill. He is survived by his sister, Gay Gibson Corbell and husband Kevin; nephew, Cliff Corbell and wife, Molly, and family Evalyn, Adalena, and Glenn; nephew, Charles Gibson IV; sister-in-law, Eloise Gibson; in-laws, Kelly Corbell and wife, Tammy, and Kathy Campbell and husband, Leonard. He is also survived by Tammy Smith, his special friend and caregiver.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Corbell, Cliff Corbell, Charles Gibson IV, Kelly Corbell and Leonard Campbell.
The family would like to express special thanks to his caregivers, Joyce, Flo, Vernita and Sheila for their care and compassion along with Christus Hospice nurses and staff.
The family suggests memorials may be made to The Arc Caddo Bossier, 351 Jordan St., Shreveport, LA 71101 or the charity of the donor’s choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
People and places connected with William
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for William Gibson
Tell your own story about William
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in William Gibson's name
How to support William's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor William Gibson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more